HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.03.05 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 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, Mike Garrison, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez,
Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Robert Hoffmann.
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 and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by students from Maya
Angelou and McGee Elementary schools.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 21, 2012.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$780,524.85 ($46,900.47 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 9300 and 9344; and $733,624.38 in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 1176, 1177 and 1181 through 1184; and Claim Warrants numbered 186527
through 186738).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,015,174.39, Voucher Nos. 43775 through
43840 and 80120 through 80129; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30050150 through 30050699.
(c) Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with HDR
Engineering,Inc., for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements:
To approve Amendment No. 1 to the September 19, 2011 Professional Services
Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., authorizing additional engineering services for
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, not to exceed $15,070 and, further, authorize
the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(d) Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering,Inc., for
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements- Construction:
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc.,
authorizing engineering construction services for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements, not to exceed $45,774 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement.
(e) Resolution No. 3378, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of East "B" Street and a portion of
South Gray Avenue and South Myrtle Avenue.
To approve Resolution No. 3378, setting 7:00 pm, Monday, April 2, 2012 as the time and
date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of East`B" Street, a
portion of South Gray Avenue and South Myrtle Avenue.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2012
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez reported on his observations during a visit to the City of Sedona Arizona.
Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
Mr. Yenney encouraged public participation in the Pasco Chamber Business Symposium
at CBC.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3379, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington authorizing an
Interlocal Agreement with Pasco School District No. 1 for the assessment of School
Impact Fees.
Council and staff discussed the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3379, authorizing the Mayor
to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the Pasco School District for the assessment of
School Impact Fees. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Larsen. No—Yenney.
Ordinance No. 4046, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington creating a new
Chapter 3.133 "School Impact Fees" and creating a new Section 3.07.230 "School
Impact Fees."
Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance.
Mr. John Talbot, 6712 W. Octave, spoke against the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4046, creating a new Chapter
3.133 "School Impact Fees" and creating a new Section 3.07.23 "School Impact Fees"
and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins, Francik, Garrison.
No—Yenney, Larsen.
Ordinance No. 4047, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending Title
16 of the Pasco Municipal Code, regarding time limitation of Building Permit
Applications; and declaring an emergency for immediate adoption.
Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance.
Mr. John Talbot, 6712 W. Octave, suggested other options to the ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4047, an ordinance declaring an
emergency and creating a new section in Title 16 of the Pasco Municipal Code
concerning the time limit of applications for building permits and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion failed due to lack of super
majority by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins, Francik, Garrison.
No—Larsen, Yenney.
Ordinance No. 4048, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending Title
16 of the Pasco Municipal Code, regarding time limitation of Building Permit
Applications.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4048, creating a new section in
Title 16 of the Pasco Municipal Code concerning the time limit of applications for
building permits and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Garrison, Larsen,
Martinez, Watkins, Francik. No—Yenney.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 5, 2012
NEW BUSINESS:
Process Water Reuse Facility Irrigation Circle Replacement Project No. C7-SR-2R-
12-01:
Council and staff discussed the details of the project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Process Water Reuse Facility
Irrigation Circle Replacement to Valmont Northwest, Inc., in the amount of$97,825.27,
plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents.
Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Watkins recognized Richland High School students in the audience.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
discuss performance of publicly bid contracts and discuss litigation or potential litigation
with the City Manager, Public Works Director and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:06 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Cler
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of March, 2012.
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