HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.07.06 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
_ Councilmembers present: Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffinann, Matt Watkins and Al
Yenney Absent: Rebecca Francik, Tom Larsen and Saul Martinez.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director and Denis Austin, Police
Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 21, 2010.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,113,481.21 ($118,888.60 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5504 and 5507; $15,191.86 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer
Nos. 1017 and 1019; and $979,400.75 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 177581
through 177784).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,889,651.70, Voucher Nos. 41077 through
41214; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30037919 through 30038471.
(c) Appointments to Pasco Public Facilities District Board
To reappoint Bob Tippett to Position No. 4 and Leonard Dietrich to Position No. 5
(expiration date 7/14/2014) to the Public Facilities District Board.
(d) Resolution No. 3255,a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Idaho Street.
To approve Resolution No. 3255, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Idaho Street.
(e) Resolution No. 3256, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington, fixing a
time and place for hearing on the Final Assessment Roll for Local Improvement
District No. 145 and directing that notice thereof be given in the manner required
by law.
To approve Resolution No. 3256, fixing 7:00 p.m., Monday,July 26, 2010 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider the Final Assessment Roll of LID No.
145.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Hoffinann
seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote. Yes—Hoffinann, Watkins,
Garrison. No—Yenney.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for June 2010 "Yard of the
Month" to:
Clarence Wick, 912 W. Jan Street
Ray and Vickie Oord, 124 Berkshire Lane
Eric and Jacquie Fanciullo, 4737 Sedona Court
Clint and Deanne Smith, 5016 Dundas Lane "-
Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for June 2010 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award"to:
Bank of Whitman, 9715 Sandifur Parkway
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Byron Brooks, representing the Union Gospel Mission, 112 N 2nd Ave, presented
information on the mission's services to the community and asked Council to consider
their building needs when planning for the Lewis St. overpass project.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting.
Mr. Yenney attended the AWC Annual Conference and the 4`h of July parade and
pancake breakfast.
Mayor Watkins attended the 4`h of July events and gave a presentation to Kennewick City
Council on behalf of the Regional Facilities Oversight Committee.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3965, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,amending Pasco Municipal
Code Section 13.16.020 "Cross-Connections- Service Conditions Backflow
Prevention Device Required When."
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3965, amending Section
13.16.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding cross-connections and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No.3257, a Resolution authorizing application for funding assistance for
a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project to the Recreation
and Conservation Office (RCO) as provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW Acquisition of
Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3257, authorizing application
for funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP)
project to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Mr. Yenney seconded.
Council and staff discussed the project funding.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to table Resolution No. 3257 until July 19th, to give
staff additional time to address financial issues. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 3258, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a private bus
terminal at 205 S. 4th Avenue.
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Mr. White explained the details of the special permit.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3258, approving the special
permit for the location of a private bus terminal at 205 S. 4th Avenue as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commercial Avenue Phase 4 Sewer Force Main Hillsboro& Capitol Project No. 10-
1-05:
Mr. Crutchfield explained the details of the project.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the low bid for Commercial Avenue Phase 4
Sewer Force Main Hillsboro & Capitol, Project No. 10-1-05 to Premier Excavation, Inc.,
in the amount of$96,832.50, plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor
to sign the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll
Call vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. C ark, Cit
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2010.
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