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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 20, 2010
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro-Tem.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom
Larsen, Saul Martinez, and Al Yenney. Excused: Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland Derr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public
Works Director; Dunyele Mason, Financial Services Manager; 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 December 6, 2010.
Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 13, 2010.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,099,580.92 ($208,979.52 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 4268,4282,4288, 4289, 4309, 4310, 4320,4396, 4398,
-- 4429,4433, 4435,4437 and 4452; and $890,601.40 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 179879 through 180103).
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$161,019.57 and, of that amount, authorize
$131,574.00 be turned over for collection.
(c) Cancellation of Workshop Meeting.
To cancel the December 27, 2010 Workshop Meeting.
(d) Cancellation of Regular Meeting.
To cancel the January 3, 2011 Regular Meeting.
(e) Final Plat(MF#FP10-016)Tierra Vida Phase 2 (Casa,LLC):
To approve the Final Plat for Tierra Vida, Phase 2.
(f) Final Plat (MF#FP10-013)West Pasco Terrace Phase 1 (Olin Homes):
To approve the Final Plat for West Pasco Terrace, Phase 1.
(g) Final Plat (MF#FP10-014)West Pasco Terrace Phase 2 (Olin Homes):
To approve the Final Plat for West Pasco Terrace, Phase 2.
(h) Resolution No.3294,a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Road 32.
To approve Resolution No. 3294, setting 7:00 pm, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Road 32.
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(i) Resolution No.3295, a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B
Asphalt, Inc.,under contract for the 2010 Street Overlays, Project No. 10-3-01.
To approve Resolution No. 3295,accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc.,
under contract for the 2010 Street Overlays, Project No. 10-3-01.
(j) Resolution No.3296, 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. 146,and directing that notice thereof be given in the manner required
by law.
To approve Resolution No. 3296, fixing 7:00 pm, Monday, February 7,2011 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider the Final Assessment Roll of LID No.
146.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Hoffmann
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Pro-Tern Francik presented a Proclamation to Pasco Chamber of Commerce
President, Monica Van Hollebeke proclaiming January 3-7, 2011, "Agriculture Week."
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board of
Directors meeting and attended the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting.
Mr. Yenney reported on the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments Board meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Good Roads&Transportation Association meeting and
participated in the 32nd Annual Cable Bridge Run.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Kurtzman Park Neighborhood Improvements.
Mr. Yenney recused himself from this item due to relatives living in the LID area and
left the Council Chambers.
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed LID.
MAYOR PRO-TEm FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
KURTZMAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr. Jerry Miller, 516 S. Cedar, spoke in opposition to the improvements.
Mr. Rocky Miller, 531 S. Waldemar, does not believe the improvements are
necessary.
Mr. Ron Campbell,430 S. Sycamore, is concerned about the cost of the
improvements.
Ms. Shirley Allen,representing Ms. Jackson, owner of 211 S. Hugo, believes giving
up some property and also paying the cost of the improvements is unreasonable.
A representative of Greater Faith Baptist Church, 512 S. Sycamore,would like the
LID cost waived in exchange for property necessary for the street.
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Veronica. Silva, owner of property on Hugo, would like Council to consider providing
help with cost of improvements.
Resolution No. 3297,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
y 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 January 18, 2011.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution 3297,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
January 18,2011 and to continue the public hearing on that date. Mr. Martinez seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Yenney returned to the Council Chambers.
2010 Budget Supplement.
MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
2010 BUDGET SUPPLEMENTS.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 3983, an Ordinance amending the 2010 Annual Operating Budget of
the City of Pasco by providing supplement thereto; by appropriating revenue
received in excess of estimated revenues for the current year and by providing
transfers and adjustment authority.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance 3983, amending the 2010 Operating
Budget by providing a revenue supplement of$5,267,990 and an expenditure supplement
thereto in the amount of$10,609,055 and, further, to authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 3984, an Ordinance relating to Supplemental Capital Improvement
Projects Budget for the Year 2010.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance 3984, amending the 2010 Capital
Improvements Budget by providing an expenditure supplement thereto in the amount of
$4,055,700 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No.3298,a Resolution authorizing interfund loans from the General
Fund to the Arterial Street Fund,Community Development Block Grant Fund,LID
Construction Fund,Stadium Convention Center Fund, Street Fund, and the
Cemetery Fund for a total sum of$2,358,400.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution 3298, authorizing temporary
interfund loans from the General Fund to the Arterial Street Fund,the Community
Development Block Grant Fund,the LID Construction Fund,the Stadium Convention
Center Fund,the Street Fund and the Cemetery Fund in the total amount of$2,358.400.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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City Council Districts.
MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR PRO-TEM FRANCIK DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Council concurred Map Option `B' is preferred. Item will be placed on January 18, 2011
agenda for formal action.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3985, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington creating the
Downtown Pasco Development Authority; approving a Charter therefore and initial
Bylaws for the conduct of its affairs; and establishing and providing for the
appointment of Board of Directors.
Mr. Chris Martinson, PDDA Board member,addressed Council with suggestions
on moving forward with downtown revitalization.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3985, creating the Downtown
Pasco Development Authority,approving a Charter, initial Bylaws and establishing and
providing for the appointment of a Board of Directors and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen.
2011 Management Merit and Temporary Seasonal Employee Wage Plan:
Ordinance No. 3986, an Ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No.3953.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3986, amending Section 2 of
Ordinance No. 3953,to continue the merit award system for calendar year 2011 and,
further,authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No.3987,an Ordinance concerning wages for Temporary Non-
Management, Non-Represented Personnel for Calendar Year 2011.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3987, adopting the Temporary
Employee Wage Plan for Calendar Year 2011 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
2010 Sewer Replacement, Project No. 10-1-04:
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the low bid for the 2010 Sewer Replacement,
Project No. 10-1-04,to include Alternates 1,2 and 7,to Michels Corporation in the
amount of$464,314.00,plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign
the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote. --
2010 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Improvements, Project No. 10-4-01:
Council and staff discussed the details of the improvements.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the low bid for the 2010 Miscellaneous Traffic
Signal Improvements, Project No. 10-4-01 to Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount of
$142,215.00,to include Alternates 2 and 3 and, further,authorize the Mayor to sign the
contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
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Desert Sunset Well House,Project No. 10-3-07:
Council and staff discussed the contractor prequalification process.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to reject the bids received for the Desert Sunset Well
House, Project No. 10-3-07 and, further, authorize staff to rebid the project. Mr. Larsen
seconded. Motion carried 4-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann.
Award 2010 WWTP Improvements—Concrete Wash Pad:
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to ratify the City Manager's award of the 2010 WWTP
Improvements—Concrete Wash Pad project to C&E Trenching, LLC in the amount of
$27,487.42, plus applicable sales tax. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Pro-Tem Francik thanked staff, Councilmembers and Pasco citizens for their hard
work this year and wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season.
Mr. Hoffmann wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Cler
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of January, 2011.
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