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Home My WebLink About2012.08.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Mike Garrison. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Patrick Galloway, Acting City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief and Mike Pawlak, City Engineer. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 16, 2012. Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 23, 2012. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,162,849.31 ($273,708.24 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 10679, 10758, 10802, 10813 and 10824; and $1,889,141.07 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1222, 1223, 1226, 1227, 1228, 1230 and 1231; and Claim Warrants numbered 188713 through 188992). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,195,195.03, Voucher Nos. 44354 through 44569 and 80170 through 80179; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30053207 through 30053798. (c) Appointment to Regional Hotel/Motel Commission: To reappoint Vijay Patel (Holiday Inn Express) to a two-year term on the Tri-Cities Regional Hotel/Motel Commission, term to expire 8/31/14. (d) US Cellular First Addendum to Communication Site License Agreement: To approve the First Addendum to Communication Site License Agreement with US Cellular to install additional antennas on the Road 68 water reservoir and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Addendum. (e) Professional Services Agreement with Shannon& Wilson—Linda Loviisa: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Shannon&Wilson authorizing engineering services not to exceed$37,000.00 for Linda Loviisa Irrigation Well and, further, authorize the Mayor sign the agreement. (1) Resolution No.3414, a Resolution accepting work performed by Valmont Northwest, Inc.,under contract for the Process Water Reuse Facility Irrigation Circle Replacement Project No. C7-SR-2R-12-01. To approve Resolution No. 3414, accepting the work performed by Valmont Northwest, Inc., under contract for the Process Water Reuse Facility Irrigation Circle Replacement Project No. C7-SR-2R-12-01. (g) Resolution No. 3415, a Resolution accepting work performed by Construction Ahead (dba Pavement Surface Control), under contract for the 2012 Crack Sealing Project No. M3-OV-3R-12-01. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2012 To approve Resolution No. 3415, accepting the work performed by Construction Ahead (dba Pavement Surface Control), under contract for the 2012 Crack Sealing Project No. M3-OV-3R-12-01. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for July 2012 "Yard of the Month"to: Trinidad and Esperanza Gonzales, 404 N. Cedar Avenue Barbara Rogers, 1108 Road 36 Kari Rickenbach, 5012 Monrovia Lane Fernando Maldonado, 4104 Hayden Lane Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for July 2012 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Pasco Worker Care, 1500 W. Court Street VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council concerning a rock in Volunteer Park. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ms. Francik attended Gov. Gregoire's celebration of the expansion of broadband internet access to rural communities at the Mid-Columbia Library, the Union Pacific Railroad Safety Tour and the Franklin County 2060 Fund Affordable Housing Steering Committee ,■. meeting. Mr. Yenney reported on the Union Pacific Railroad Safety Tour and reminded everyone to vote in the primary. Mr. Martinez reported on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council meeting and thanked everyone involved with the boat races on the Pasco side of the river. Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District meeting. Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mayor Watkins noted one of the Ben-Franklin Transit buses may be retrofitted to run on electricity. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No.4066, an Ordinance relating to Zoning and Amending PMC Title 25 dealing with Secondhand Stores in C-1 and CBD Zoning Districts. Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4066, amending Title 25 dealing with secondhand stores in C-1 and CBD Zoning Districts and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4067, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,Repealing PMC 3.07.020(E) "Misc. Fees" and amending 8.02.320 "Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Animals." 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2012 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4067, repealing PMC 3.07.020(E) "Misc. Fees" and amending 8.02.320 "Potentially Dangerous and Dangerous Animals" and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4068, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,Amending Ordinance No.3968,Authorizing the Initiation of a Petition for Condemnation of Real Property Necessary for the Construction of the Lewis Street Overpass. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION:Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4068, amending Ordinance No. 3968 which authorizes the acquisition of real property necessary for the construction of the Lewis Street Overpass and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen. Ordinance No.4069, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington Amending Section 16.06 "Utility Service Requirements for Building Permits." Mr. Martinez recused himself from this item and left the Council Chambers. Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4069, amending Title 16 dealing with utility service requirements for development permits and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Martinez returned to the Council Chambers. Ordinance No.4070, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,Amending Section 1.02.080 "Penalties" Establishing the Maximum Amount of Civil Infractions. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4070, amending Section 1.02.080 "Penalties," establishing the maximum amount for civil infractions and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No.3416, a Resolution Approving the Capital Improvement Plan for Calendar Years 2013-2018. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3416, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2013-2018. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Award LID #149—Kurtzman Park Area 3, Project No. C5-ST-3A-12-61: Council and staff discussed the details of the LID. _ MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the LID #149—Kurtzman Park Area 3 Project to Inland Asphalt Company in the amount of$651,884.65, plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Powerline Road Design: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDJ Design Group authorizing professional services with respect to the Powerline Road Design, not to exceed $77,257.25 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 2012 Reject Bids for 4th Avenue Corridor(Court Street to I-182), Project No. C2-10-06- STR: Council and staff discussed this issue. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to reject all bids for the 4th Avenue Corridor(Court Street to 1-182) Project in as much as all of the bids received significantly exceeded the Engineer's Estimate and approved project budget. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Reject Bids for Process Water Reuse Facility Treatment System Optimization and Capital Improvements, Project No. C7-SR-1A-12-01: Council and staff discussed this issue. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to reject all bids for the Process Water Reuse Facility Treatment System Optimization and Capital Improvements Project in as much as all of the bids received significantly exceeded the Engineer's Estimate and approved project budget. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Watkins noted community member Rosalio Armijo passed away. Mr. Hoffmann noted last quarter water usage was up 42% over the same quarter last year and 4%over 2010. Staff noted with the new water treatment plant in operation the City has the capacity to handle the demand. Staff discussed the benefits of the microsurfacing process being used to overlay the roadways. Mayor Watkins noted he received a letter from 9th District State Legislators responding to Council's request that they resolve the medical marijuana issue at the state level. Mayor Watkins and Mr. Hoffmann reviewed applications and have notified those chosen for the Annexation Facts Committee, which will have its first meeting this Wednesday. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST:Matt atkins, Mayor e ra . C ark, City Cler PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of August, 2012. 4