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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997.12.01 Council Minutes'l ,f',.:, ' MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1997 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 00 P M by Charles D Kilbury, Mayor ROLL CALL By Deputy City Clerk Councilmembers present Michael Garrison, Joe Jackson, Chris Jenson, Charles Kilbury, Dan Lathim, Rebecca Francik, and Carl Strode Also present Gary Crutchfield, City Manager, Leland B Kerr, City Attorney, Dan Underwood, Finance Director, Bob Alberts, Public Works Director, Dave McDonald, City Planner, Mike Baker, City Engineer, Dick Erickson, Parks 86 Rec Director, Richard Smith, Community 86 Economic Dev Director, and Tim Arntzen, Management Assistant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously Consent items are as follows A) Approval of Minutes To approve minutes of Regular Meeting held November 17, 1997 B) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,877,784 55 ($87,991 26 being in the form of Wire Transfer Nos 3116 through 3117, and $1,789,793 29 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 105195 through 105358) C) Proposed Railroad Rolling Stock Lease/Option To authorize the City Manager to sign the proposed Lease/Option with the Washington State Railroad Historical Society and, further, to authorize the City Manager to transfer rolling stock as provided for in the Lease/Option D) Amendment of Solid Waste Collection Service Contract To approve the Modification of Solid Waste Collection service Contract between the City of Pasco and Basin Disposal, Inc E) Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management Services To approve the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management Services and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement F) Collection Services To approve the contract with Washington Collectors Tn-Cities, Inc for collection services through the year 2000 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Collection Agency Contract on behalf of the City G) Resolution No 2348 To approve Resolution No 2348, establishing the terms and conditions for the inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the Stadium and convention Center Fund authorized by Ordinance No 3122 on December 18, 1995 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 1997 H) Acceptance of Easement Supplement (Right-of-Way) from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) To accept the easement supplement (Right-of-Way) from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the easement document for the Road 68 and Burden Boulevard Traffic Signal I) Resolution No 2349 - Set Public Hearing to consider the vacation of Front Avenue lying south of Lewis Street and Holden Street lying west of Main Avenue To approve Resolution No 2349, fixing 7 00 p m, January 5, 1998, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation J) Resolution No 2350 - Set Public Hearing to consider the vacation of portions of Washington Street, 18th Avenue, 19th Avenue and Lena Street, lying in Oakley's Riverside Addition To approve Resolution No 2350, fixing 7 00 p m , January 5, 1998, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS None VISITORS None REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS None PUBLIC HEARINGS Vacation of the north/south alley and a portion of the east/west alley in Block 120, Pasco Land Company's 1st Addition (MF #97-101-V) Mr Crutchfield requested Council move to Item 8(a) on the agenda as the published notice stated the hearing would commence at 7 30 p m (Ordinance No 3264 was passed November 17, 1997 changing the time of meeting to 7 00 p m) Mayor Kilbury convened the public hearing at approximately 7 32 p m Mr David McDonald, City Planner, addressed Council and noted for the record that notice of the public hearing was published as required by law Mr McDonald explained that the owner has requested said rights-of- way be vacated to consolidate the entire block for a pending development Mr McDonald also explained that the City Engineer, Franklin County PUD, Cascade Natural Gas, and US West have no objection to the proposed vacation, however, Franklin County PUD and Cascade Natural Gas have requested an easement MAYOR KILBURY DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY AND A PORTION OF THE EAST/WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 120, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S 1ST ADDITION (MF #97-101-V) -2- V„:04, MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 1997 Following three (3) calls from Mayor Kilbury for comments from the floor, either for or against, and there being none, the public hearing was declared closed ORDINANCE NO. 3269 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY AND A PORTION OF THE EAST/WEST ALLEY ALL LOCATED IN BLOCK 120, PASCO LAND COMPANY'S 1ST ADDITION MOTION Ordinance No 3269 was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3269, vacation the north/south alley and a portion of the east/west alley in Block 120, Pasco Land Company's 1st Addition Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS RESOLUTION NO. 2351 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY AT SUN WILLOWS BUSINESS PARK MOTION Resolution No 2351, was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to approve Resolution No 2351, approving the sale of certain surplus City property at Sun Willows Business Park and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effect the sale of the property Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3265 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANNING AND AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PASCO MOTION Ordinance No 3265 was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3265, amending the land use map of the Comprehensive Plan Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3266 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND PERSONNEL BOARD AND AMENDING PMC TITLE 2 MOTION Ordinance No 3266 was read by title only Mr Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No 3266, amending Title 2 of the Pasco Municipal Code Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried unanimously ORDINANCE NO. 3267 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998 -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 1997 MOTION Mr Garrison moved for the first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No 3267, for consideration of the 1998 Annual Operating Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion ORDINANCE NO. 3268 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PASCO CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1998 MOTION Mr Garrison moved for the first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No 3268, for consideration of the 1998 Capital Projects Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Humane Society Contract MOTION Ms Francik moved to approve the agreement with the Benton-Franklin County Humane Society, Inc to provide animal control services and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Mr Jensen seconded the motion Ms Francik asked if Council failed to ratify the proposed contract would the City have a contract with the Humane Society for animal control services Mr Underwood explained that the City currently has an open-ended contract, however, staff received notification earlier this year that the Humane Society would no longer operate under the contract If the proposed contract is not approved the City would not have animal control services effective January 1, 1998 Ms Francik asked if it would be possible to have the proposed contract with the Humane Society without putting money into the new facility proposed by the Humane Society Mr Underwood explained that the Humane Society has stated that if the City does not agree to pay a portion of the new facilities costs they would not contract with Pasco Mr Lathim agreed with the concerns of Ms Francik and also took issue with item #2, page 4 that states that the City will collect license fees and make payment to the Humane Society for fees collected He felt the City was not receiving anything for the cost of processing the licenses and felt that the City was providing a service that the Humane Society should be providing Mr Lathim stated he would have to vote against the proposed contract as written Mr Crutchfield responded that from a staff perspective, it would probably be more productive to either approve the contract as presented or reject it as presented and provide specific guidance on what issues need to be addressed with the Humane Society Mr Jensen shared the concerns of the Council, but he was reluctant to vote the contract down and have no animal control Mr Jensen felt staff should, over the course of the next year, fully evaluate and make -4- 1 'Ae MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 1997 recommendation to Council for a cooperative service among the three cities or have a City operated facility, etc Mr Strode asked if the Humane Society would be willing to provide animal control services if the City took action on the proposed contract at a later date Mr Underwood explained the stance of the Humane Society as stated by their attorney, "it's near the end of the game and there will be no overtime" Mr Underwood stated that the Humane Society has been adamant throughout negotiations that any of the cities who have not signed that contract by December 31, 1997, would not have animal control services the following year Mr Strode was reluctant to approve the contract, but might reconsider since the City can cancel with 8 months notice to the Humane Society Mr Strode felt the Humane Society was doing a good job of exploiting the City Mr Lathim felt the appropriate action would be to vote the issue down and go back to negotiations Mr Jensen pointed out that the Riverview area is fairly highly populated and yet that area has been getting by for many years without animal control services Mr Crutchfield pointed out to Council that one of the fundamental purposes of the City is to provide a safe environment to its citizens Mr Crutchfield explained that without animal control there would be dogs entering traffic lanes causing traffic accident, dogs biting citizens, etc , it was his observation that living without animal control for any extended length of time would be ill-advised Mr Garrison reiterated previous comments that he would not support this contract and would not vote for it Mayor Kilbury felt the proposed contract was a form a blackmail and that the City should start looking at alternatives to the Humane Society MOTION Mr Strode moved to table action on this item until December 15, 1997 Mr Jensen seconded the motion Motion carried (No - Jackson, Garrison) Award of North Airport Waterline, Proiect No 97-2-04 Mayor Kilbury returned to this item following the public hearing Mr Crutchfield explained that there was a protest at the bid opening and Mr Kerr would advise Council regarding the situation Mr Baker informed Council that 15 bids were received for this project There was a protest that was looked into by Mr Kerr and based on his advise staff recommended the project be awarded to the lowest bidder Mr Kerr explained to Council that a small portion, approximately 15% of the work by value, required the submission of a resume showing qualifications for tunneling under railroad tracks Some of the bidders, including the low bidder, did not include this submission in their bid packets Mr Kerr explained that after looking into the situation that -5- • MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 1, 1997 the discrepancy did not constitute a material irregularity and can be waived by the Council MOTION Mr Garrison moved to award the bid for the North Airport Waterline, Project No 97-2-04, to the low bidder, Eller Corporation, in the amount of $740,775 00 plus sales tax, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents, and authorize $250,000 be included in the 1997 Water Utility Supplemental Budget Mr Lathim seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote Process Water Reuse Facility Expansion, Change Order No I-001 MOTION Mr Garrison moved to approve the Process Water Reuse Facility Expansion Change Order No I-001 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Change Order Mr Strode seconded the motion Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote MISCELLANEOUS - INCLUDING SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Kilbury recessed to an executive session to discuss a legal matter ADJOURNMENT No further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7 43 P M Charles D Kilbury, Mayor ArrEsT Catherine D Seaman Deputy City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 15 day of December , 1997 -6-