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Home My WebLink About2009.06.15 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Absent: Rebecca Francik. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Michael McShane, City Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief and Jim Chase, Financial Services Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 1, 2009. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,399,199.78 ($115,341.23 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5217, 5218 and 5232; and $1,283,858.55 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 171939 through 172159). 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$196,086.26 and, of that amount, authorize $132,265.29 be turned over for collection. (c) Appointment to Planning Commission: To appoint Carlos Perez to Position No. 9 (expiration date of 21212014) to the Planning Commission. (d) Interagency Agreement for School Resource Officer Services: To approve the two-year Interagency Agreement with the Pasco School District for School Resource Officer services and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (e) Interagency Agreement for Summer School Services: To approve the Interagency Agreement with the Pasco School District for summer school services and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (f) Final Plat: Three Rivers Crossing Division II,Phase I (Hayden Homes) (MF#FP09-001): To approve the Final Plat for Three Rivers Crossing Division II, Phase I. (g) Resolution No. 3164, a Resolution accepting work by Patio Covers Unlimited, under contract for the Baseball Stadium Patio Area Improvements Project. To approve Resolution No. 3164, accepting the work performed by Patio Covers Unlimited, under contract for the Baseball Stadium Patio Area Improvements Project. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15,2009 (h) Resolution No. 3165, a Resolution accepting work by Siefken and Sons Construction,Inc., under contract for the Peanuts Park Restroom Remodel and Pavilion Project. To approve Resolution No. 3165, accepting the work performed by Siefken and Sons Construction, Inc., under contract for the Peanuts Park Restroom Remodel and Pavilion Project. (i) Resolution No.3166, a Resolution accepting work by G2 Construction,Inc., under contract for the Library Remodel Project. To approve Resolution No. 3166, accepting the work performed by G2 Construction, Inc., under contract for the Library Remodel Project. (j) Resolution No. 3167, a Resolution accepting work by Quality Backhoe Services, under contract for the Kurtzman Park Drainage Improvements Project No. C2008512-1. To approve Resolution No. 3167, accepting the work performed by Quality Backhoe Services, under contract for the Kurtzman Park Drainage Improvements Project. 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: Mayor Olson and Mr. Crutchfield met with Mr. Carl Walters, new CEO of La Clinica. Mayor Olson and Mr. Yenney attended AWC Open Public Meeting Act training. Mayor Olson accepted the 2009 Smart Communities Award presented by Governor Gregoire to the representatives of the jurisdictions involved in Tri Cities Rivershore Enhancement Council. Mayor Olson and Mr. Austin met with Franklin County Commissioner Rick Miller and Sheriff Richard Lathim about the partnership with County regarding jail expansion. Mayor Olson and Mr. Watkins reported on the Regional Public Facilities District Legislator Appreciation at Three-Rivers Convention Center. Mr. Garrison reported on the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting and attended the Tri- Cities Legislative Reception at the Tri-Cities Visitor& Business Center. Mr. Hoffmann attended the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee meeting and the Tri-Cities Legislative Reception at the Tri-Cities Visitor& Business Center. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation: a portion of the right-of-way adjoining Blocks 6, 7 and 8 Freys Addition (MF#VAC09-007): 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. 3925, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Montana Avenue, Colorado Avenue,Utah Avenue and Spokane Street. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 2009 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3925, vacating a portion of Montana, Utah and Colorado Avenue and a portion of Spokane Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2010-2015: Mr. McShane explained the details of the Six-Year TIP. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SIX-YEAR TIP 2010-2015. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Resolution No. 3168, a Resolution adopting the revised and extended Comprehensive Street, Storm Drain and Bridge Programs for the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3168,thereby adopting the City's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2010-2015. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2009 Justice Assistance Grant: Chief Austin explained the proposed use of the grant funds. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE GRANT. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize the application for 2009 Justice Assistance Grant funding to purchase anti-crime surveillance cameras. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Resolution No. 3169, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a hot mix asphalt plant at the Central Pre-Mix site at 11919 Harris Road. Council and staff discussed the proposed resolution. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3169, approving the special permit for the location and operation of a hot-mix asphalt plant in a RT Zone at the Central Pre-Mix site at 11919 Harris Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to table this item and schedule a Closed Record Hearing for July 6, 2009. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 4-2.No—Garrison, Olson. Resolution No. 3170, a Resolution in the matter of jointly placing a ballot proposition before the voters of the County in November 2009, proposing an additional three-tenths of one percent local sales tax and jointly developing an agreement to facilitate construction and occupancy space for Pasco Municipal Court as part of the new jail project planned by Franklin County. Council and staff discussed the proposed resolution. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 2009 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3170, a joint resolution with Franklin County, regarding construction of new jail and municipal court space and the financing thereof. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 4-2. No—Garrison, Larsen. Ordinance No. 3926, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, increasing the fee for a Utility/Lien Search and amending Chapter 3.07 entitled "Fee Summary," and amending Section 3.07.090 entitled "Miscellaneous." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3926, amending PMC Chapter 3.07 to increase the fee for a Utility/Lien Search and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Olson noted she and Mr. Hoffmann will not be able to attend the June 22'°d Workshop meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: An Joyce lso , Mayor ebra L. C ark, Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 6" day of JULY, 2009. 4