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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.07.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 5, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffinann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Absent: Rebecca Francik. 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 and Bob Gear, Fire Chief. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troop #159, in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. Troop #159 is the oldest Troop in the Tri-Cities. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 20, 2011. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,551,927.99 ($87,704.61 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 6338, 6380, and 6428; and$1,464,223.38 in the form of Wire Transfer No. 1087, 1088, 1092, 1093 and 1094; and Claim Warrants numbered 182677 through 183090). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,027,986.38, Voucher Nos. 42632 through 42786; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30045103 through 30045652. (c) Resolution No.3324, a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the LID #145—"A" Street Improvements Project No. 08-3-05. To approve Resolution No. 3324, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the LID #145 —"A" Street Improvements Project No. 08-3-05. (d) Resolution No. 3325, a Resolution accepting work performed by Michels Corporation, under contract for the 2010 Sewer Replacement Project No. 10-1-04. To approve Resolution No. 3325, accepting the work performed by Michels Corporation under contract for the 2010 Sewer Replacement Project No. 10-1-04. (e) Resolution No. 3326, a Resolution accepting work performed by J&B Construction and Landscaping Company, under contract for the 20th Avenue Gateway Project No. 10-3-05. To approve Resolution No. 3326, accepting the work performed by J&B Construction and Landscaping Company under contract for the 20th Avenue Gateway Project No. 10- 3-05. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 5, 2011 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for June 2011 "Yard of the Month"to: 1. Jesus Gomez, 1915 N. 14th Avenue 2. Maria del Carmen Diaz, 1920 W. Shoshone Street 3. Bob and Ursula Sand, 4 Zinnia Court 4. Wayne and Kathy Jensen, 8419 W. Clara Street —' Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for June 2011 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: 1. Sun Mart#34, 2305 W. Argent Road REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Yenney attended AWC training, spoke at the Franklin County Historical Museum Centennial Celebration and participated in the Grand Old 4th of July parade. Mr. Larsen participated in the Grand Old 4th of July parade and attended the fireworks display. Mr. Martinez participated in the Grand Old 4th of July parade and thanked the Police Officers and the Recreation Department for their service. He also noted he received many positive comments about the fireworks display. Mayor Watkins reported he met people from Canada,Nicaragua and Iraq at the Grand Old 4th Fireworks Celebration. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: _ Truck Parking/Storage on City Streets. Mr. Martinez recused himself from this issue and left the Council Chambers. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. Ordinance No. 4012, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Section 10.52.030 "Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited" to Prohibit Overtime Parking of Commercial Tractors and Trailers on City Streets. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4012, amending Section 10.52.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code to prohibit storage and overtime parking of commercial tractors and trailers on City Streets and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4013, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Section 12.36.020 "Definitions" Providing and Clarifying the Definition of "Development Activities" to include Business Licenses, Occupancy Registration, Special and Conditional Use Permits. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4013, amending Section 12.36.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code clarifying the definition of"Development Activities"to include business licenses, occupancy registration, special and conditional use permits and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Martinez returned to the Council Chambers. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 5, 2011 Ordinance No.4014,an Ordinance prohibiting parking on various streets,and amending Section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4014, adding parking restrictions on certain streets and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3327,a Resolution Supporting Policy Recommendations as contained in the January 2011 Rivers to Ridges Open Space Network Vision Plan. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3327, supporting policy recommendations of the Rivers to Ridges Open Space Network Vision Plan of January 2011. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen. NEW BUSINESS: Linda Loviisa Park Project: Council and staff discussed the project cost. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the low bid for the Linda Loviisa Park Project No. C6-11-02-PRK to Big D's Construction in the amount of$241,010.82 including applicable sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to discuss acquisition of real estate and to discuss collective bargaining strategies and proposals with the City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:57 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor DeUr-a L. Clark, 6ty Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of JULY, 2011. 3