HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.03.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 15, 2010
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, Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services
Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development 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 March 1, 2010.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$920,249.68 ($74,003.46 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5422 and 5431; and $846,246.22 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 175898 through 176120).
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$244,483.01 and, of that amount, authorize
$181,473.78 be turned over for collection.
(c) Tri-Cities HOME Consortium Recipient Agreement No. 1 (MF#CDBG10-
007):
To approve the amendment to the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium Recipient Agreement
dated September 18,2008 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign it.
(d) Dedication Deed: (MF #INFO10-016)Dedicating the Ruby Street cul-de-sac:
To accept the deed from La Clinica for a portion of the Ruby Street Right-of-Way.
(e) Dedication Deed: (MF #INFO10-013)Dedicating a Portion of 26th Avenue:
To accept the deed from McClaskey Pasco, LLC for a portion of the 26th Avenue Right-
of-Way.
(f) Deed for Future Street Right-of-Way for a Portion of Wehe Avenue (MF
IINFO10-003):
To accept the deed from Pasco Family Housing II for a portion of the Wehe Avenue
Right-of-Way.
(g) Final Plat: (MF#FP10-003)Village at Pasco Heights, Phase 12 (R.C. Olin):
To approve the Final Plat for the Village at Pasco Heights Phase 12.
(h) Resolution No.3220, a Resolution approving amendment to the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Action Plan and Guidelines.
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To approve Resolution No. 3220, approving the revised Neighborhood Stabilization
Program for Acquisition and Rehabilitation and, further, authorize the City Manager to
sign the amendment.
(i) Resolution No.3221, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a Public
Hearing to consider the Vacation of a portion of Ruby Street.
To approve Resolution No. 3221, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 19, 2010 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Ruby Street.
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 Franklin County Commissioner Brad Peck
and County Administrator Fred Bowen concerning the court space the city leases from
the county.
Mr. Watkins reported on the Benton Franklin Transit Board meeting, the Regional
Facilities meeting and the LEOFF Disability Board meeting.
Ms. Francik reported on a meeting of the arts community at CBC.
Mr. Larsen attended the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann attended the Tri-Mats Advisory Committee meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Special Permit(Appeal MF#SP09-008) Location of a Preschool in an R-S-20 Zone
(Faith Assembly Imagination Studios):
Mr. White explained the details of the Special Permit process.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
RECORD.
Council discussed the record.
MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE HEARING CLOSED.
Resolution No.3222, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of a Preschool in
the Faith Assembly of God Church at 1800 Road 72.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No, 3222, approving the Special
Permit for the location of a Preschool in the Faith Assembly of God Church at 1800 Road
72 with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Signal Pole Equipment:
Mr. McShane explained the details of the purchase.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of goods and services from
Northwest Signal for the signal pole equipment for Road 68 improvements in the amount
of$28,834.00, including shipping, plus applicable sales tax. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Crutchfield explained the proposed process for filling Mayor Olson's vacant council seat.
Council concurred.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5h day of April, 2010.
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