HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.06.01 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 1, 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, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson,
Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Absent: Michael Garrison
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; Dave McDonald,
City Planner; 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 May 18, 2009.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,352,162.82 ($85,298.65 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5211 and 5215; and $1,266,864.17 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 171765 through 171938).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,857,667.18, Voucher Nos. 39576 through
39671; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30030093 through 30030643.
(c) Public Road and Utility Easement for Powerline Road:
To accept the Public Road and Utility Easements as granted by Jerry Randal Burgess on
Tax Parcel No. 115-110-013, from Lee Eickmeyer, Jacqueline Hanson, and Randy
Mullen on Tax Parcel No. 115-170-084 and from Lee Eickmeyer, Jacqueline Hanson,
Randy Mullen, Mark Sullivan and Mary Jo Sullivan on Tax Parcel No. 115-170-066.
(d) Resolution No. 3160, a Resolution approving amendment of the program
year 2008 Community Development Block Grant Allocations and Annual Work
Plan for CDBG-R activities.
To approve Resolution No. 3160, amending the City's 2008 CDBG-R Allocations and
Annual Work Plan.
(e) Resolution No. 3161, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of Tippet Lane.
To approve Resolution No. 3161, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2009, as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating Tippet Lane.
(f) Resolution No.3162, a Resolution accepting work performed by Stripe Rite,
Inc., under contract for the 2009 Crack Seal, Project#09-3-03.
To approve Resolution No. 3162,accepting the work performed by Stripe Rite, Inc.,
under contract for the 2009 Crack Seal, Project #09-3-03.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Francik
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for May 2009 "Yard of the Month"
to:
Don and Yvonne Cooper, 1114 W. Park Street
John Wirth, 403 Road 38
Kirk and Cindi Andrews, 5809 Jefferson Drive
Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for May 2009 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award"to:
Taco Bell, 2407 W. Court Street
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Ms. Bernice Woodbury, 4221 Riverhaven and Mr. Rob Dupuy, 6220 W. Richardson,
presented Council with documents supporting their belief of the negative effects of
fluoride added to public water systems.
Mr. Mac Miller addressed Council regarding a rock in Volunteer Park.
Mayor Olson requested the topic of time limits on speakers at Council meetings be put on
the June 8 Workshop meeting agenda.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Olson attended the unveiling of Port of Pasco Business Park plan and the Discount
Tire Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Law and Justice Council meeting.
Mr. Ycnney also attended the unveiling of the Port of Pasco Business Park plan and the
Benton Franklin Community Action Committee meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A portion of Montana Avenue(MF#VAC09-008):
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.3921, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Montana Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3921, an Ordinance vacating a
portion of Montana Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Street Vacation: A portion of West Park Street(MF#VAC 09-009):
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. 3922, an Ordinance vacating a portion of West Park Street.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3922, an Ordinance vacating a
portion of West Park Street and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3923, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
zoning classification for a parcel located in a portion of the Northeast quarter of
section 25, township 9 North, range 29 East WM., from R-2 (medium density
residential)to R-3 (medium density residential).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed zoning amendment.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3923, granting a rezone for a
parcel of land at 921 North 24th Avenue from R-2 to R-3 as recommended by the
Planning Commission and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3924, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, assigning
zoning to certain real property within the City of Pasco.
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3924, an Ordinance establishing
R-S-12 zoning for the Road 76 and Court Street Annexation Area and, further, to
authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 3163, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a Salvation
Army Corp Community Building in the 1900 Block of West Lewis Street.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3163, approving the special
permit for the location of a Salvation Army Corp Community building in a C-1 and C-3
Zoning District in the 1900 Block of West Lewis Street, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Memorial Pool Renovation:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize the purchase of materials for the renovation
of Memorial Pool from Myrtha Pools, as a sole source supplier and exempt from public
bidding by RCW 39.04.280, in an amount not to exceed $420,000 plus applicable sales
tax. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Heritage Railspur
Project:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
HDR Engineering, Inc., authorizing engineering services on a time and material basis not
to exceed $43,000 for the Heritage Railspur Project and further, authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Sale of Surplus Property: 2607 W Brown:
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize the sale of surplus property located at 2607
W Brown to Jan Tidrick for$38,050 and further, authorize the City Manager to sign all
documents necessary to execute the sale. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Council concurred to consider the only applicant for the open planning commission seat
at the June 15 Regular meeting.
Mr. Crutchfield updated Council on the status of the possible closure of the Downtown
Post Office.
Mayor Olson inquired to the status of a Resolution stating the Council's position
regarding the Corp of Engineers private dock plan.
Mr. Crutchfield thanked Joe Chapman, Tri-City Herald reporter, for his fair reporting of
city issues the past 2 '/z years.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Joy"I Mayor Debra L. Clark, City C erk
PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of June, 2009.
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