HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.12.09 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5,2011
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom
Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
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; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief-, Mike Pawlak, City
Engineer and Dunyele Mason, Financial Services Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated November 21,2011.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,057,407.75 ($39,334.71 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 8072 and 8094; and$1,018,073.04 in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 1141, 1142, 1146 through 1148; and Claim Warrants numbered 185215
through 185381).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,002,245.74, Voucher Nos. 43543 through
43621 and 80090 through 80099; and EFT Deposit Nos, 30048206 through 30048764.
(c) Federal Legislative Consulting Agreement:
To approve the agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for
federal legislative consultant services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement.
(d) Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District.
To appoint Councilmember Saul Martinez to a three-year term (to expire 101 1/2014)on
the Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District Board of Directors, replacing outgoing
board member, John Merk.
(e) Resolution No.3357, a Resolution accepting work performed by GameTime
for equipment and installation of the playground at Capital Park.
To approve Resolution No. 3357,accepting the work performed by GameTime for
equipment and installation of the playground at Capitol Park.
(f) Resolution No.3358, a Resolution accepting work performed by Michels Pipe
Services under contract for the"A" Street Water Line Repair,Project No.M4-11-
60-WTR.
To approve Resolution No. 3358,accepting the work performed by Michels Pipe
Services, under contract for the"A"Street Water Line Repair.
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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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2011
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik reported on AWC legislative issues.
Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Kurtzman Park Neighborhood Local Improvement District(LID) 149.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
LID.
Ms. Lucatero, 502 S. Hugo Ave.,is not in favor of the LID.
Ms. Allen representing Ms. Jackson, 211 S. Hugo Ave., asked whether the City
could require sidewalks after a resident has chosen not to participate in the LID.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS
DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed LID.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to close the public hearing and table action on this item
until the December 19, 2011 Council meeting. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
2012 Annual Operating and Capital Projects Budgets.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
BUDGETS.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Council and staff discussed the proposed budgets.
Ordinance No.4028,an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for
the Year 2012.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4028, for
consideration of the 2012 Annual Operating Budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried 6- 1.No—Hoffmann.
Ordinance No. 4029,an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects
Budget for the Year 2012.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4029, for
consideration of the 2012 Capital Projects Budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried 5 -2. No—Hoffmann, Larsen.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4030, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,amending Title 13 of the
Pasco Municipal Code regarding water and irrigation water utility rules and
regulations.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2011
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4030,regarding water and
irrigation water utility rules and regulations and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No.3359, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a Union Gospel Mission men's
center, community outreach facility, and related buildings and activities at 225
South 4th Avenue.
Council and staff discussed the proposed special permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3359, approving a Special
Permit for the location of a Level Two Community Service Facility (Union Gospel
Mission) in an 1-1 (Light Industrial) Zone at 225 South 4th Avenue. Mr. Hoffmann
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No.3360,a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a Youth Educational Center at
1202 West Lewis Street.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3360, approving a Special
Permit for the location of a Level One Community Service Facility(Power Zone) in a C-
3 (General Business) Zone at 1202 W. Lewis Street. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization Improvements Project,#C3-10-51-
-- SWR:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Pasco Wastewater Treatment
Plant Improvements Project, #C3-10-51-SWR to Apollo, Inc., in the amount of
$1,021,919.88, including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Mr. Garrison seconded.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to table this item until the December 19, 2011 Council
meeting. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Quad Cities Water Permit MOA:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Quad-Cities Water Supply Memorandum
of Agreement between the cities of Pasco, Kennewick,Richland and West Richland and
the Washington State Department of Ecology and, further, authorize the Public Works
Director to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
Ecology Grant for Raw Water Intake and Irrigation Project:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the grant offered by Washington State
Department of Ecology in the amount of$2,667,038.00 for the Columbia Water Supply—
Raw Water Intake and Irrigation Project and, further,authorize the City Manager to sign
the Interagency Agreement Contract. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
WCIA Liability Coverage Deductible:
Council and staff discussed the proposed deductible.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize staff to specify a$100,000 deductible with
WCIA for the 2012 coverage year. Mr. Hoffinann seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 2011
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Yenney volunteered to participate in the Continuum of Care Task Force.
Council and staff discussed securing a standby contractor for snow removal.
Mr. Yenney inquired if any local contractors are qualified for micro surfacing projects.
Mr. Qayoumi noted a Local Contractor's Forum is scheduled to discuss the City's —
pavement management program and will report back to Council.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra ark, City Cler
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of December, 2011.
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