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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2011
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, 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 and Dunyele Mason,
Financial Services Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Debbie Clark, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Al Yenney
(District 1), Saul Martinez (District 4), Rebecca Francik (District 5) and Matt Watkins
(At-Large, Position 6).
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 5, 2011.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,895,863.86 ($245,206.09 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 8170, 8219, 8220, 8232, 8290 and 8365; and
$1,650,657.77 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1151, 1154 through 1155; and Claim
Warrants numbered 185382 through 185622).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts,
miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking)
accounts receivable in the total amount of$198,674.32 and, of that amount, authorize
$130,237.85 be turned over for collection.
(c) Cancellation of Workshop Meeting.
To cancel the December 26, 2011 Workshop Meeting.
(d) Cancellation of Regular Meeting.
To cancel the January 2, 2012 Regular Meeting.
(e) Schedule a Special Meeting.
To schedule a special meeting on January 9, 2012 to select Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem
through 2013.
(f) Golf Course Management Agreement:
To approve the Management Agreement with CourseCo Inc., for management of Sun
Willows Golf Course and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.
(g) Final Plat (MF#FP2011-010) West Pasco Terrace Phase 3 (Olin Homes):
To approve the Final Plat for West Pasco Terrace, Phase 3.
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(h) Downtown Pasco Development Authority Agreements:
To approve the lease agreement with the Downtown Pasco Development Authority for
business office space located at 401 W. Lewis Street and, further, authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement.
To approve the lease agreement with the Downtown Pasco Development Authority for
operation of the Commercial Kitchen Business Incubator located at 110 South Fourth
Avenue and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
To approve the lease agreement with the Downtown Pasco Development Authority for
operation of the Farmers Market located at S. 4th Avenue and W. Columbia Street and,
further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
To approve the funding agreement with the Downtown Pasco Development Authority
and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
(i) Resolution No. 3361, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington accepting
and adopting the 2011 Franklin County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan.
To approve Resolution No. 3361, adopting the 2011 updates to Franklin County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(h).
(j) Resolution No. 3362, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington accepting
and adopting the Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
To approve Resolution No. 3362, adopting the 2011 update of the Franklin County
Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(i).
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Pasco Chamber of Commerce President,
Carrie Chambers and Executive Director, Colin Hastings, proclaiming January 2-6, 2012,
"Agriculture Week." Mr. Hastings invited all to the Pasco Real Ag Show on January 3
&4, 2012 at TRAC.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Jesse Walsh, 208 W. Jadwin, Richland, inquired about zoning regulations for tattoo
businesses.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting.
Mr. Yenney attended the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Committee meeting
and commented on the importance of the agricultural industry in Pasco.
Mr. Martinez, Ms. Francik and Mr. Watkins reported on the Tri-Cities Regional Public
Facilities District meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Good Roads & Transportation Association meeting.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 19, 2011
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation.
Street Vacation (MF #VAC 2011-007) Portions of Bonneville Street, Clark Street
and Main Avenue.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
VACATION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 4031, an Ordinance vacating a portion of East Bonneville Street,
East Clark Street and North Main Avenue.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No: 4031, vacating a portion of
Bonneville Street, a portion of Clark Street and a portion of North Main Avenue and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
2011 Budget Supplement.
Mr. Crutchfield explained the details of the budget supplements.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
BUDGET SUPPLEMENTS.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 4032, an Ordinance amending the 2011 Annual Operating Budget of
the City of Pasco by providing supplement thereto; by appropriating revenue
received in excess of estimated revenues for the current year and by providing
transfers and adjustment authority.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4032, amending the 2011
Operating Budget by providing a revenue supplement of$11,933,597 and an expenditure
supplement thereto in the amount of$14,680,287 and, further,to authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4033, an Ordinance relating to Supplemental Capital Improvement
Projects Budget for the Year 2011.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4033, amending the 2011 Capital
Improvements Budget by providing an expenditure supplement thereto in the amount of
$3,833,076 and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3363, a Resolution authorizing interfund loans from the General
Fund to other funds.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3363, authorizing temporary
interfund loans from the General Fund to the Construction Fund, the Community
Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG) and the Golf Course Fund in the amount of
$1,313,495 and from the Blvd Maintenance Fund to the Stadium/Convention Center
Fund in the amount of$689,000 and from the Pension Fund to the LID Construction
Fund in the amount of$89,351. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Tri-Cities Prep Street Agreements:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Joint Development Agreement between
Tri-Cities Prep, Tapteal II LLC and the City for development of a new street connecting
St. Thomas Drive and Chapel Hill Blvd and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign
the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Latecomer Satisfaction Agreement with
Aho Construction I and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4034, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington Accepting a
Donation of the Waiver of Latecomers Fee Valued at$33,697.00.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4034, accepting a donation
valued at$33,697.00 by Aho Construction and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3364, a Resolution amending the 2012 Federal CDBG Allocations
and Annual Work Plan.
Mr. White explained the details of the CDBG Allocations.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3364, amending the 2012
CDBG Allocations and Annual Work Plan. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4035, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, relating to
City street improvements; ordering the improvement of South Cedar and South
Hugo Avenues and East Alton Street to City street standards, all in accordance with
Resolution No. 3348 of the City Council; establishing Local Improvement District
No. 149, and ordering the carrying out of the proposed improvements; providing
that payment for the improvements 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.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed LID.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4035, creating LID 149 for the
improvement of Hugo and the west side of Cedar Avenues and Alton Street and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 6 -1. No
—Larsen.
Code Amendment Rabbits and Hens in Residential Zones (MF #CA2011-005):
Council and staff discussed the proposed Code Amendment.
MOTION FOR FINDINGS: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the Findings as contained in
the staff memo to the Planning Commission dated November 17, 2011. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried 6 -1. No—Garrison.
Ordinance No. 4036, an Ordinance relating to zoning and amending PMC Title 25
dealing with rabbits and chicken hens in residential zoning districts.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to adopt Alternative Ordinance No. 4036, amending
PMC Chapters 25.20, 25.22, 25.24, 25.26, 25.28, 25.30, 25.32, 25.34, 25.36 and 25.38 to
allow for the keeping of rabbits and chicken hens in residential zones and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Larsen seconded.
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MOTION: Mr. Hoffmann moved to amend the ordinance changing the setbacks to 5 feet
next to alleyways. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed 0—7.
Original Motion carried 4—3. No —Martinez, Watkins, Garrison.
Council instructed staff to prepare an amendment to this ordinance requiring 5 foot
setbacks next to alleyways for consideration at next regular meeting.
2012 Annual Operating and Capital Projects Budgets:
Ordinance No. 4028, an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for
the Year 2012.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4028, adopting the 2012 Annual
Operating Budget and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. 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.
Mr. John Clapper, 4702 Mojave Ln., suggested the cement barrier be removed
from Rodeo Dr. at Road 68.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4029, adopting the 2012 Capital
Projects Budget and further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried 5 —2. No —Larson, Hoffmann.
Ordinance No. 4037, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending Title 13 of the
Pasco Municipal Code regarding irrigation water utility rules and regulations.
Mr. Strebel explained the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4037, regarding irrigation water
utility rules and regulations and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4038, an Ordinance concerning wages for temporary non-
management, non-represented personnel for the calendar year 2012.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4038, revising the Temporary
Employee Wage Plan for calendar year 2012 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3361, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington accepting and
adopting the 2011 Franklin County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed plan.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3361, adopting the 2011
updates to Franklin County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3362, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington accepting and
adopting the Franklin County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3362, adopting the 2011
update of the Franklin County Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization Improvements Project, #C3-10-51-
SWR:
Mr. Keith Larson, 3903 W. 36th Kennewick, President of Williams, Charles,
West, explained to Council why he believes Williams, Charles, West's bid should
not have been disqualified.
Council and staff discussed the bidding process.
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 carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes
—Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Martinez. No—Larsen.
Council asked staff to review the City's bidding process to see if any clarifications are
necessary.
NEW BUSINESS:
Columbia Water Supply—Raw Water Intake Irrigation Pipeline:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
Murray, Smith and Associates, Inc., authorizing professional services with respect to the
Columbia Water Supply—Raw Water Intake Irrigation Pipeline,not to exceed
$609,814.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Process Water Treatment System Optimization:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
CES authorizing professional services with respect to the Comprehensive Sewer Plan, not
to exceed$318,600 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Garrison was absent from the Council Chambers.
Mr. Garrison returned to the Council Chambers.
4th Avenue Corridor Project(South Segment) TIB Grant:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the grant offered by TIB in the amount of
$700,000 for the 4th Avenue Corridor Improvements (South) Project and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-2.
No—Hoffmann, Larsen.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Strebel explained the details of recent Public Records Requests.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:16 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 9:36 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
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APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Dra`rClark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of January, 2012.
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