HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.08.03 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 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, Joyce
Olson, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Absent: Tom Larsen.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services
Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Mike Aldridge,
Police Captain 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 July 20, 2009.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$889,593.44 ($75,714.01 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5264 and 5268; and $813,879.43 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 172684 through 172891).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,776,918.86, Voucher Nos. 39808 through
39889 and 39900 through 40064; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30031205 through 30032054.
(c) Regional Hotel/Motel Commission Appointments:
To reappoint Jim Gibson(Best Western)to a two-year term on the Tri-Cities Regional
Hotel/Motel Commission, term to expire 8/3112011.
(d) Resolution No.3179, a Resolution of the City of Pasco declaring its intention
to conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of creating a Local Improvement
District for infrastructure improvements in the Kurtzman Park Neighborhood.
To approve Resolution No. 3179, setting Tuesday, September 8, 2009 as the Public
Hearing date for the purpose of creating a Local Improvement District for infrastructure
improvements in the Kurtzman Park Neighborhood.
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 July 2009 "Yard of the Month"
to:
Jose Ramirez and Linda Bates-Ramirez, 1015 N. 10th Avenue
Roger and Ilene Ungerecht, 1715 W. Margaret Street
Chad and Shannon Langford, 4612 Sedona Court
Ken and Carol Grinner, 8212 Hudson Drive
Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for July 2009 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award"to:
Teton Gold, LLC, 5802 N. Industrial Way
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VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Rob Dupuy provided Council with a document supporting his belief of the negative
effects of fluoride added to public water systems.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison attended the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting.
Mr. Watkins noted tomorrow is National Night Out 2009 and requested staff explanation.
Cpt. Mike Aldridge explained the details of the National Night Out program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A Portion of Bonneville Street and California Avenue (MF
#VAC09-011):
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. 3931, an Ordinance vacating a portion of the north and south 10 feet
of Bonneville Street, and a portion of the east and west 10 feet of California Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3931, vacating a portion of the
north and south 10 feet of Bonneville Street and a portion of the east and west 10 feet of
California Avenue and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3180, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of an Auto Body
Shop at 1603 W. Lewis Street.
Mr. White explained the details of the special permit.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3180, approving the Special
Permit for the location of an Auto Body Shop at 1603 W. Lewis Street as recommended
by the Planning Commission. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Olson reported Mr. Hoffmann will represent the City, along with Mr. Crutchfield
and Mr. Strebel, during negotiations with the Mid-Columbia Library System.
Mayor Olson mentioned the new water treatment plant is under construction.
Mr. Crutchfield noted the proposed 6 yr. Capital Improvement Plan will be discussed at
the next workshop meeting.
Mr. Yenney thanked Mr. Crutchfield for a memo clarifying a process for a business
communication link with the city.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Jo Ol , Mayor , City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17`n day of AUGUST, 2009.
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