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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.11.15 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 2010 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez,Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. 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; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief, Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Dunyele Mason, 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 November 1, 2010. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,372,71 0.34 ($284,199.74 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 1041, 1043 and 1044; and$1,088,510.60 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 179430 through 179656). 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$229,574.25 and, of that amount, authorize $171,410.26 be turned over for collection. (c) Civil Service Commission Appointment: To confirm the City Manager's reappointment of Cos Edwards to Position No. 2 on the Civil Service Commission,term to expire 2/17/16. (d) Resolution No.3288,a Resolution accepting work performed by Premier Excavation, Inc.,under contract for the LID#146—Kurtzman Park Street Improvements, Project No.09-3-07. To approve Resolution No. 3288, accepting the work performed by Premier Excavation, Inc., under contract for the LID #146—Kurtzman Park Street Improvements,Project No. 09-3-07. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Pete Rieke, 9104 Pooler Rd., addressed Council about opening the locked pedestrian gate for Chiawana Park at Rd 96. Mr. Joseph Graziani, 2410 Rd 96, agreed that the gate should be open. Council concurred to temporarily open the gate with a sign posted stating gate use is for bike path access only. Park& Recreation Advisory Council will review the issue and report back to Council. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 2010 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Yenney attended the Veteran's Day Celebration at Columbia Park. Mr. Hoffmann attended the Regional Good Roads and Transportation Association meeting. Mayor Watkins attended the Ben-Franklin Transit Board meeting and noted Mr. Yenney has been formally appointed to the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: 2011 Property Tax Levy. Ms. Mason explained the details of the proposed Property Tax Levy. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2011 PROPERTY TAX LEVY. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No.3975, an Ordinance providing for the 2011 Ad Valorem Tax Levy,a levy for the 19" Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and a levy for the 2002 Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the City of Pasco in accordance with state law. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3975, providing for the 2011 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, option#2, a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds and the 2002 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No.3976, an Ordinance preserving the Property Tax Levy Capacity in the City of Pasco,Washington for fiscal years after 2010 in accordance with state law. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3976, preserving Property Tax Levy Capacity for fiscal years after 2011 in accordance with state law. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 6— 1. No—Larsen. Street Vacation (MF #VAC 10-007)A Portion of North Main Avenue(Dress, Johnson and Winters). Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3977, an Ordinance vacating a portion of North Main Avenue. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No.3977, vacating a portion of North Main Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Alley Vacation (MF#VAC 10-008)The North/South Alley in Block 137,Pasco Land Company's First Addition(City of Pasco). Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION. Mr. Bob Gilbert, 429 N. Oregon Ave., stated there is a sewer line in the vacation area. Mr. Bill Andre,423 N. Oregon Ave., is concerned about buried tanks in the vacation area. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the Public Hearing until the December 6'h regular meeting. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation(MF#VAC 10-006)A Portion of Holden Street and Front Avenue (Oxarc). Mr. Garrison recused himself from this issue due to business associations and left the Council Chambers. Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation. MAYOR WATKINS REOPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION. '- FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3978,an Ordinance vacating a portion of Holden Street and Front Avenue. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3978,vacating a portion of Holden Street and Front Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to table Ordinance No. 3978 until the December 6 regular meeting for clarification on storm water system. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Garrison returned to the Council Chambers. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3979,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Chapter 14.08 of the Pasco Municipal Code,Public Works Construction Standards and Section 3.07.180 regarding Public Works Inspections. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3979,amending the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Public Works Inspection and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Yenney. Resolution No.3289, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, relating to public improvements; declaring its intention to order the improvement of Waldemar,Cedar,Hugo and Sycamore Avenues and Alton,Helena and Butte Streets in the Kurtzman area and to create a Local Improvement District to assess a portion of the cost and expense of carrying out those improvements against the properties specially benefited thereby; and,notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on December 20,2010. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Mr. Yenney disclosed he has a relative with property in the proposed LID area. Council and staff discussed the proposed Resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3289, relating to public improvements; declaring the city's intention to order the improvement of Waldemar, Cedar, Hugo and Sycamore Avenues and Alton, Helena and Butte Streets in the Kurtzman area and to create a Local Improvement District to assess a portion of the cost and expense of carrying out those improvements against the properties specially benefited thereby; and,notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on December 20, 2010. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3290, a Resolution accepting work performed by Ziegler Construction Co. under contract for the Memorial Pool Remodel Project. Council and staff discussed the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3290, accepting the work performed by Ziegler Construction Co., under contract for the Memorial Pool remodel. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Commercial Avenue Phase 3C, Pipe Line Casing Spacers,SR395& Foster Wells Road,Project No. 10-2-01: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to ratify the award for the low quote received for Commercial Avenue Phase 3C, Pipe Line Casing Spacers, SR395 & Foster Wells Road, Project No. 10-2-01 per PMC 14.11.010. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Broadmoor Pump Station Improvements, Project No. 10-2-05: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for Broadmoor Pump Station Improvements, Project No. 10-2-05 to Booth& Sons Construction, Inc., in the amount of $428,189.81 plus applicable sales tax and,further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council and staff discussed snow plow routes and contingencies. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins,Mayor 6ebia L.-MA-, City Cler-k�-� PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of December,2010. 4