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Home My WebLink About2010.12.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 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 15, 2010. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,436,263.86 ($212,060.17 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 4167, 4181, 4207, 4211,4226, 4236, 4238, 4245 and 4253; and $1,224,203.69 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 179657 through -'� 179878). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,872,015.29, Voucher Nos. 42039 through 42125; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30040986 through 30041532. (c) Final Plat (MF#FP 10-010) Northwest Commons PUD Phase 4(Emerald Properties): To approve the final plat for Northwest Commons PUD Phase 4. (d) Final Plat (MF#FP 10-012) Linda Loviisa Division 2,Phase 2 (Aho Construction): To approve the Final Plat for Linda Loviisa Division 2, Phase 2. (e) Resolution No.3291,a Resolution of the City of Pasco authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a temporary services agreement with the City of Richland for inspection services. To approve Resolution No. 3291,authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a temporary services agreement with the City of Richland for rental inspection services. (f) Resolution No. 3292, a Resolution approving a land use plan entitled the Boat Basin/Marine Terminal Plan. To approve Resolution No. 3292, adopting the Boat Basin/Marine Terminal Plan. (g) Resolution No.3293,a Resolution accepting work performed by Premier Excavation under contract for the Commercial Avenue Phase 4 Sewer Force Main Hillsboro& Capitol, Project No. 10-1-05. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2010 To approve Resolution No. 3293, accepting the work performed by Premier Excavation under contract for the Commercial Avenue Phase 4 Sewer Force Main Hillsboro & Capitol, Project No. 10-1-05. MOTION: Ms Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Martinez reported he gave a speech at an event at Kennewick School District. He also praised Pasco's recent snow removal efforts. Ms. Francik reported on the Washington State Freight Mobility Board meeting and the Pasco School District Goal Setting meeting. Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board meeting. Mayor Watkins attended the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities/Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce"Annual Elected Leaders Reception." PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: 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 CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION. Mr. Bill Andre, 423 N. Oregon Ave., inquired about who will be responsible for a buried electrical line in the alley. Discussion ensued. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No.3980, an Ordinance vacating the north/south alley in Block 137 Pasco Land Company's First Addition. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3980, vacating a portion of the north/south alley in Block 137, Pasco Land Company's First Addition and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2011 Annual Operating and Capital Projects Budgets. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2011 ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGETS. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6,2010 Ordinance No. 3981,an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for the Year 2011. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 3981, for consideration of the 2011 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3982, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2011. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 3982, for consideration of the 2011 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. Amendment of 2011-2016 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan to include 4th Avenue Corridor. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE AMENDMENT OF THE SIX YEAR TIP. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the amendment to include 4th Avenue Corridor to the 2011 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan(STIP). Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3978, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Holden Street and Front Avenue. Mr. Garrison recused himself from this issue due to business associations and left the Council Chambers. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3978, vacating a portion of Holden Street and Front Avenue and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Garrison returned to the Council Chambers. NEW BUSINESS: Commercial Avenue Phase 3D -Boring, SR 395 & Foster Wells Road,Project No. 10-2-01: Council and staff discussed the details of the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for Commercial Avenue Phase 3D- Boring SR 395 & Foster Wells Road, Project No. 10-2-01 to Armadillo Underground, Inc., in the amount of$210,950.00,plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr.Hoffinann seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Federal Legislative Consulting Agreement: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for Federal Legislative Consultant Services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No—Larsen. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 6, 2010 MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council and staff discussed proposed 2011 State Legislative Priorities. Council discussed the meeting schedule and decided there will be a Special Meeting on December 13 to consider adoption of the 2011 Budgets. The next regular meeting will be December 20. The December 27 workshop and January 3 regular meetings are cancelled. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. for approximately 40 minutes to discuss collective bargaining strategy and proposals and performance of publicly bid contracts with the City Manager, City Attorney and Public Works Director. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:32 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: / 5�1, "A)o d�o j ?,--,,)Matt Watkins, Mayor De ra L. Clark, City PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of December, 2010. 4