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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.05.16 Council MinutesMINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8 00 P M by Joyce DeFelice, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Joyce DeFelice, Michael Garrison, Edgar Hargrow, Chris Jensen, Dan Lathim, and Carl Strode Councilmembers absent Charles Kilbury Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Greg Rubstello, City Attorney, David McDonald, Community Development Director, Dennis Wright, City Engineer, Jim Ajax, Public Works Director, and Dick Erickson, Parks & Recreation Director PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Seconded by Mr Lathim Motion earned unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meetmg held May 2, 1994 To approve minutes of Special Meeting held May 4, 1994 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,100,426 98 ($19,128 53 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 2878 and 2881, and $1,081,298 45 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 86312 through 86507) C) Amended Joint Purchase Interlocal Agreement To approve the amended Joint Purchase Interlocal Agreement between Tr- Counties fire department jurisdictions D) Utility Franchise With WSDOT - Northwest Pasco Sewer Trunk Line To authorize the Mayor to sign a franchise agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation as required to facilitate the Northwest Pasco Trunk Line E) Contract for Purchase and Installation of Civic Center Security System To approve the purchase of a security system for the Pasco Civic Center and authonze the Mayor to sign the contract F) Resolution No 2131 To approve Resolution No 2131, fixing 8 00 p m, June 6, 1994, as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation G) Port Annexation Request (MF #94-01-A) To accept the Port's annexation petition and set 8 00 p m, Monday, June 6, 1994, as the time and place to address all statutory questions related thereto H) Resolution No 2132 To approve Resolution No, 2132, renaming Boat Basin Park to Schlagel Park MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO C-ITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 1994 PROCLAMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Mayor's Activity Report Mayor DeFelice reported On May 2, attended a press conference at Goodwill Industries and read a proclamation declanng May 1-7, 1994 as Goodwill Industries Week On May 7, road in the Cmco de Mayo parade On May 11, attended a press conference to sign the Hanford Communities Agreement and a luncheon On May 14, attended the Senior Recognition and Family Fun Day Task Force for a Safe Community Board Meeting - May 3, 1994 Mr Lathim reported that he traveled with area representatives to the Seattle area to study their gang related programs B F Clean Air Authority Board Meeting - May 5, 1994 Mr Hargrow was unable to attend the meeting Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting - May 9, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting Parks and Recreation Advisory Council Meeting - May 12, 1994 Mayor DeFelice was unable to attend the meeting B F Transit Board Meeting - May 12, 1994 Mr Garnson reported that the Transit authorized a reward leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for damage to buses The Transit was notified that they are one of the few transit authorities in the United States that fully complies with the ADA PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed Broadmoor Parkway Waterline LID Mr Wright, City Engineer, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public heanng was published as required by law and notices were mailed to the affected property owners Mr Wright explained that shortly after creating the LID for street improvement of Broadmoor Parkway, Metropolitan Mortgage requested that the City include an LID for a portion of the waterline that was to be constructed in Broadmoor Parkway under this project MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ORDER CONSTRUCTION OF A WATERLINE IN BROADMOOR PARKWAY, FROM ROAD 100 TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET EAST OF THE CENTER LINE OF ROAD 92 AND TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO ASSESS THE COST AND EXPENSE OF CARRYING OUT THOSE IMPROVEMENTS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY Mr Mike Martin, of 3901 Road 110, asked the following that an easement be obtained from Metropolitan Mortgage to allow for sewer - 2 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 1994 hook-up by adjacent property owners, where is the sewer going, when is the sewer going in, will adjacent property owners have access to sewer, will adjacent property owners see something in writing that allows them to hook-up to sewer, and is there any way that all services can be installed dunng the initial construction to avoid cutting up the road later? Mr Wright explained that the City is extending sewer along the north side of the canal to Road 100 At the same time this is being built, Metropolitan Mortgage is extending the sewer to the existing pipes underneath the Interstate Metropolitan Mortgage has several options for extending the sewer to their property They can bring it up the roadway through to their property or they can bnng it up under the power lines in that area At this point they have not informed the City of their decision concerning the placement of the sewer line When asked if they would dedicate an easement to the City at this time that would follow the power lines, they indicated that this was their pnmary intention, but they haven't addressed all of their needs at this time Mr Martin felt the proposed plans were good, however, he wanted a commitment in writing that the sewer will be available to adjacent property owners Mr Gary McCollum, representative of Metropolitan Mortgage, wanted to express their pleasure with the progress being made with getting utilities to the site They are waiting to make several announcements and commitments to tenants that are ready to occupy the site and these kinds of activities make it easier Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, the public hearing was declared closed Mr Ajax explained that Mr Martin has very valid concerns Metropolitan is bringing the sewer to their property across the freeway when they don't know exactly how their property is going to develop They are doing some things nght now to determine that He recommended that the City get the necessary easements to ensure that the sewer can be extended and that it is large enough to handle additional development in that area, not just Metropolitan Mortgage Ms Elizabeth Martin, of 3901 Road 110, wanted to know if Mr McCollum would elaborate on Metropolitan Mortgage's plans for the proposed sewer line to have it as a matter of record in the minutes Mr McCollum explained that he wasn't the engineer on the project, but that the sewer would travel underneath the freeway and terminate at that pomt Mr Ajax asked Mr McCollum if there would be any problem with granting an easement from the point under the freeway up to Broadmoor Parkway Mr McCollum agreed with that statement ORDINANCE NO. 3017 AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE CREATION OF A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO 2125 OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO 127 AND ORDERING THE CARRYING OUT OF THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT, PROVIDING THAT PAYMENT FOR THE - 3 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 1994 IMPROVEMENT BE MADE BY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS UPON THE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, PAYABLE BY THE MODE OF "PAYMENT BY BONDS", AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WARRANTS REDEEMABLE IN CASH OR OTHER SHORT-TERM FINANCING AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS MOTION Ordinance No 3017, was read by title only Mr Jensen moved to adopt Ordinance No 3017, creating LID 127 ordering the construction of a waterline in Broadmoor Parkway between Road 100 and a point approximately 350 feet east of Road 92 Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Street Vacation (MF #94-18-V) Mr David McDonald, Community Development Director, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr McDonald explained comments were received from the Public Works Department, Franklin Co P U D , and the telephone company requestmg an easement This has been included in the ordinance MAYOR DEFELICE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF MAIN AVENUE FROM THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SUPERIOR STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT- OF-WAY OF PUEBLO STREET LOCATED IN FREY'S ADDITION BETWEEN BLOCKS 29 AND 30, AND VACATION OF SUPERIOR STREET FROM OREGON AVENUE TO THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE FREY'S ADDITION Following three (3) calls from Mayor DeFelice for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3018 AN ORDINANCE VACATING MAIN AVENUE FROM SUPERIOR STREET TO PUEBLO STREET AND SUPERIOR STREET FROM OREGON AVENUE TO THE WESTERN EDGE OF FREY'S ADDITION MOTION Ordinance No 3018, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3018, vacating Main Avenue from Superior Street to Pueblo Street and Superior Street from Oregon Avenue to the western edge of Frey's Addition Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 2133 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOAN OF THE SUM OF THREE MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE DOLLARS FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, FOR WASTEWATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS MOTION Resolution No 2133, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2133, approving a loan in the amount of $3,802,779 00, from the Washington State Department of Ecology, to be used for the upgrade of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote UNFINISHED BUSINESS None -4- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 1994 NEW BUSINESS Proposed Sewer to Serve TRAC and Road 68 Area in General MOTION Mr Garrison moved to authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Modification No 7 to the TRAC Engineering Agreement, which provides for the design and bid document preparation of the on and off site sewer to serve TRAC and other properties in the Road 68 interchange area Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion camed unanimously Water System Interne with Kennewick MOTION Mr Strode moved to endorse the conduct of a study of the concept of an interne between the Pasco and Kennewick municipal water systems Mr Lathim seconded the motion Mayor DeFelice wanted to know the capacity of the City's water treatment plant? Mr Ajax explained that the capacity of the City's water treatment plant is approximately 24,000,000 gallons of water and it can serve approximately double the present population Where the city is short is on water rights from the river, which is very nearly at capacity, as is Kennewick Both cities will need to secure additional water rights Mr Garrison felt there was no benefit to the City to proceed with the study Mr Ajax felt that if Pasco had connected with Kennewick's water system fifteen years ago approximately $1,000,000 could have been realized by the City through the sale of water to Kennewick Mr Crutchfield felt that Kennewick might be willing to have the costs split on a proportionate rate basis that could be based on the number of rate payers per the cities Motion earned (No - Garnson, Hargrow) Award of the Contract for the Broadmoor Parkway Waterline MOTION Mr Jensen moved to award the contract for the construction of the Broadmoor Parkway and vicinity waterline, Project 94-2-05, and 94-2-06, to the low bidder, Burdme Enterprises, Inc, in the amount of $681,514 83 and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion earned by unanimous roll call vote WBL Lease Consultant MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the City Manager to contract with Shields and Obletz for WBL lease negotiation services, not to exceed $5,000, and include the expenditure in the 1994 Supplemental Budget Mr Garrison seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Soccer Complex Land Acquisition MOTION Mr Jensen moved to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to acquire the 68-acre Tiegs' property for a total price of $680,900 Mr Hargrow seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote - 5 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 1994 MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL None ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 00 P M JoyDj elice, Mayor ATTEST _ Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this j day of j , 1994