HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.03.02 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 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 Hoffinann, 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; Michael
McShane, City Engineer; 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 February 2, 2009.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$155,063.71 ($33,130.02 consisting of
Claim Warrants numbered 170105 through 170106; $105,241.87 consisting of Claim
Warrants numbered 170108 through 170130; $13,547.47 consisting of Claim Warrant
numbered 170343; and $3,144.35 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 170345
through 170347). (2008 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,056,299.50 ($173,295.25 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5147, 5150, 5156 and 5160; $17,552.11 consisting of Claim Warrant
numbered 170107; $691,848.85 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 170131 through
170342; $36,540.79 consisting of Claim Warrant numbered 170344; and $1,137,062.50
consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 170348 through 170543). (2009 EXPENSES)
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,816,612.05, Voucher Nos. 39303 through
39379; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30028474 through 30029009.
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$169,134.41 and, of that amount, authorize
$120,978.00 be turned over for collection.
(c) Appointment to Regional Hotel/Motel Commission:
To appoint Monica Hammerberg (Pasco Red Lion) to complete an unexpired two-year
term on the Tri-Cities Regional Hotel/Motel Commission, to expire 8/3 0/2010.
(d) Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan Commercial Avenue Extension:
To approve the amendment to include Commercial Avenue Extension to the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan.
(e) Resolution No. 3139, a Resolution authorizing the sale of forfeiture/
unclaimed asset property surplus to city needs.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(e).
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(f) Resolution No. 3140, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sierra
Electric,Inc., under contract for the 2006 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal
Improvements, Project No. 06-4-01.
To approve Resolution No. 3140, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc.,
under contract for the 2006 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Improvements, Project No. 06-
4-01.
(g) Resolution No. 3141, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of the East/West Alley in Block 5,
Steffin's Amended Addition.
To approve Resolution No. 3141, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2009 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation of that portion of
the East/West Alley in Block 5, Steffin's Amended Addition.
(h) Resolution No. 3142, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington, relating
to Local Improvement District No. 144; rescheduling the time and place for hearing
on the final assessment roll for the Local Improvement District; and, directing that
notice thereof be given in the manner required by law.
To approve Resolution No. 3142, setting 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2009 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider the Final Assessment Roll for LID No.
144.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the Tri Cities Visitor& Convention Bureau Board meeting and
the TRIDEC Board meeting.
Mr. Yenney attended an Animal Shelter Needs Assessment Committee meeting and met
with the Pasco Downtown Development Association.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Animal Shelter Needs Assessment Committee meeting.
Mayor Olson and Mr. Yenney attended the Benton Franklin Community Action
Committee Annual Awards Banquet and reported that Councilmembers participated in a
joint meeting with Franklin County Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A portion of Montana Avenue(MF#VAC09-003):
Mr. White 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. 3906, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Montana Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3906, vacating a portion of
Montana Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Easement Vacation: the North/South Easement in Lot 3,BSP 2005-04 (MF #VAC09-
001):
Mr. White 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. 3907, an Ordinance vacating the North/South Easement in Lot 3,
Binding Site Plan 2005-04.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3907, an Ordinance vacating the
north/south easement in Lot 3, Binding Site Plan 2005-04 and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3908, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington relating to the
Abatement of Property located at 827 South Elm Street, owned by KF, Inc., and
Implement and Adopt the Powers Authorized by RCW 35.80 for Abatement.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed abatement.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3908, authorizing abatement of
property at 827 S. Elm Street. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3909, an Ordinance amending PMC Chapter 17.13 dealing with Off-
Premise Signs.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3909, an Ordinance amending
PMC Chapter 17.13 dealing with off-premise signs and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3910, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending the
Zoning Classification for a parcel located in a portion of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 30, Township 9 North, Range 29 East WM., from R-1 (Low Density
Residential) to C-1 (Retail Business).
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No.3910, granting a rezone for the
Franklin County PUD property on West Clark Street from R-1 to C-1 as recommended by
the Planning Commission and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3143, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of a Columbia
Basin College Research Farm in the 4100 block of Argent Place.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3143, approving the Special
Permit for the location of the CBC Research Farm in the 4100 block of Argent Place, as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 3139, a Resolution authorizing the sale of forfeiture/unclaimed asset
property surplus to city needs.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3139, authorizing the sale of
forfeiture/unclaimed asset property surplus to city needs. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Process Water Reuse Facility Irrigation Pivot:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Process Water Reuse
Facility Irrigation Pivot, Project No. 09-7-02 to Valmont Northwest in the amount of
$86,357.98 plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement Amendment with CH2MHill.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the July 21, 2008
Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill authorizing additional engineering
services not to exceed$115,000 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Heritage Center Rail Agreement:
Mr. Crutchfield explained the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Heritage Center Rail Agreement with the
Port of Pasco and Columbia East LLC and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign
the Agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement with JUB Engineers,Inc.:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
JUB Engineers, Inc., authorizing engineering services on a lump sum basis of$103,000
for the Pasco-Kennewick Cable Bridge Waterline Crossing and, further, authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Hoffmann,
Larsen.
Award 2009 Crack Seal,Project No. 09-3-03:
Mr. McShane explained the details of the project.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the 2009 Crack Seal, Project
No. 09-3-03 to Stripe Rite, Inc., in the amount of$56,064.05 and, further, authorize the
Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by
unanimous Roll Call vote.
Replacement of AC Water Line(Airport), Project No. 06-2-03:
Mr. McShane explained the details of the project.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Replacement of AC Water
Line (Airport), Project No. 06-2-03 to Apollo, Inc., in the amount of$783,451.82, plus
applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
2008 Street Reconstruction, Project No. 08-3-01:
Mr. McShane explained the details of the project.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the 2008 Street Reconstruction,
Project No. 08-3-01 to A&B Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of$651,405.88 and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion
carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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Volunteer Park Pavilion Concrete Platform:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to ratify the City Manager's award of the contract for the
Volunteer Park Pavilion Concrete Platform project, to the low bidder, Bachtel
Construction in the amount of$33,573.00, including sales tax. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to
establish the sales price or lease amount of real estate and discuss litigation or potential
litigation with the City Attorney and the City Manager.
Mayor Olson called the meeting back to order at 8:22 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p,m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of March, 2009.
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