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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.05.04 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 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; 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 April 20, 2009. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,068,403.75 ($72,074.18 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5197 and 5200; and $996,329.57 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 171328 through 171528). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,890,245.12, Voucher Nos. 39475 through 39565; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30029551 through 30030092. (c) Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission: To appoint Cathy Merrill Holle to Position No. 1 and reappoint Dan Stafford to Position No. 2 (both with the expiration date of 8/1/11); reappoint Marilynn Baker to Position No. 3 and appoint Marty Robinson to Position No. 4 (both with the expiration date of 8/1/12) to the Historic Preservation Commission. (d) Revision of Bi-PIN Interlocal Agreement: To approve the Interlocal Agreement for Bi-County Police Information Network (Bi-PIN) and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (e) Final Plat: Chapel Hill Phase 3 (Envision Homes) (MF #FP08-008): To approve the final plat for Chapel Hill Phase 3. (f) Resolution No. 3156, a Resolution conditionally granting the sewer utility waiver requested by West Enterprises. To approve Resolution No. 3156, conditionally granting the sewer utility waiver request by West Enterprises. (g) Resolution No. 3157, 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. 3157, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2009 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating Montana Avenue between Salt Lake Street and Pueblo Street. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 2009 (h) Resolution No. 3158, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of West Park Street. To approve Resolution No. 3158, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2009 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of West Park Street. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for April 2009 "Yard of the Month" to: John and Phyllis Frey, 323 N. 8th Avenue Reg and Shirley Moore, 126 Willow Circle Carl and Debra Gara, 4720 Antigua Drive Willy Schneider, 7904 Deschutes Drive Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for April 2009 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Conover Insurance, 1804 W. Lewis Street Mayor Olson presented a Proclamation to Denis Austin, Chief of Police, proclaiming May 10-16, 2009, "National Police Week" and May 15, 2009, "Peace Officers" Memorial Day." VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Willy Schneider, 7904 Deschutes Dr., is concerned about possible code enforcement violations at properties in his neighborhood. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting and noted all Councilmembers participated in the Cinco de Mayo parade. Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Law& Justice Council meeting. Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Ms. Francik noted she will be attending the WA State Public Works Board meeting in Olympia and the Freight Mobility Board meeting. Mr. Watkins, Mr. Crutchfield and Ms. Francik attended the Tri Cities Regional Facilities Oversight Committee meeting. Mayor Olson reported on the FC Emergency Management Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation: a Portion of Colorado Avenue and Salt Lake Street(MF 4VAC09- 006): Council and staff discussed 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. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 2009 Ordinance No. 3919, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Salt Lake Street and Colorado Avenue. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3919, vacating a portion of Salt Lake Street and Colorado Avenue and, further,authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to table Ordinance No. 3919, until the May 18th regular meeting to allow staff time to research street width in that area. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Annexation: Road 76 and Court Street(MF#ANX09-001): Council and staff discussed the proposed annexation. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE ANNEXATION. Mr. Roger Lenk, 1817 Rd 76, presented a petition opposing the annexation. Ms. Jill Allen, 1706 Rd 76, spoke against the annexation. Mr. Frank Votaw, 1802 Rd 76, spoke against the annexation. Mr. Richard Menke, 7517 W. Court St., is concerned about the safety and maintenance of the natural gas facility within the annexation area. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3920, an Ordinance relating to annexation and annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3920, an Ordinance annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes— Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Olson. No—Yenney, Larsen. Mayor Olson called a 5 minute recess at 8:32 p.m. Mayor Olson reconvened the meeting at 8:38 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Project,No. 09-2-01: Mr. Alberts explained the details of the project. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Project No. 09-2-01 to Apollo, Inc., in the amount of$8,699,763.00 plus sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes— Olson, Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann. No —Larsen. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Amendment No. 2 to the July 7, 2008 Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHII1 authorizing additional engineering services for Tasks 3-6, not to exceed $743,500 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No--Larsen. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 2009 2009 Sewer Line Extension—Whipple Avenue Project No. 09-1-02: Mr. McShane explained the details of the project. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the 2009 Sewer Line Extension —Whipple Avenue, Project No. 09-1-02 to Mahaffey Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $164,651.40,plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Argent Road Widening and Road 84 Sidewalks Project No. 09-3-02: Mr. McShane explained the details of the project. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the Argent Road Widening and Road 84 Sidewalks, Project No. 09-3-02 to Inland Asphalt Company in the amount of $790,696.50 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Watkins thanked Council for forward thinking in partnering with other agencies. Mr. Garrison thanked staff for providing fluoride sampling results. Mayor Olson would like to inform citizens about sidewalk maintenance. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:54 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Joy Ols t Mayor Sandy Kenw y, Deputy City erk PASSED and APPROVED this 18'h day of May, 2009. 4