HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.03.21 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 21, 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, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul
Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Mike Garrison was excused.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Patrick Galloway, Acting City Attorney;
Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community
Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad
Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and
Angie Pitman, Block Grant Administrator.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated March 7, 2011.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,224,154.38 ($2,473.19 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 5323 and 5351; and$1,221,681.19 in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 1052 through 1054 and Claim Warrants numbered 181226 through
181476).
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$206,809.80 and, of that amount, authorize
$166,035.21 be turned over for collection.
(c) Code Enforcement Board Appointments:
To reappointment Dwayne Speer to Position No. 1 and Daniel Gottschalk to Position No.
2 on the Code Enforcement Board,terms to expire January 1, 2013.
(d) Final Plat (MIT#FP 2011-001) Casa Del Sol Division 2,Phase 3 (Fastrack
Inc.):
To approve the final plat for Casa Del Sol Division 2, Phase 3.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Messrs. Yenney, Martinez and Hoffmann met with school district and county
representatives to discuss school impact fees.
Mr. Hoffinann attended the Franklin County Law &Justice Council meeting and a
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Farmers National Company.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Modification (Appeal) (MIT#CPA 10-004).
Council and staff discussed the Planning Commission record.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 21, 2011
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to remand this item back to the Planning Commission for
a recommendation that does not consider the Beacon Development proposal. Mr. Larsen
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4000,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending Pasco Municipal
Code 3.07.170 (Sewer User Fees) and 3.07.190 (Stormwater Utility) regarding utility
rates.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4001, amending Pasco Municipal
Code, Sections 3.07.170 and 3.07.190 regarding utility rates and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4001, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,amending
Section 4.02.030"Definitions" and Section 4.02.100"Permit Procedures" permitting
Video Record of Proceedings.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4001, amending PMC Chapter
4.02.030 regarding "Definitions"and 4.02.100 regarding "Permit Procedures" and,
further,authorize publication by summary only. Motion failed for lack of second.
Staff will provide a revised ordinance at next workshop meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Program Manager for Administration of Community Housing Improvement
Program:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the HOME Consortium Contract with Kiemle
& Hagood Company to administer the City's CHIP program in an amount not to exceed
$184,768 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Watkins noted the Rivers to Ridges Open Space Network will be giving a
presentation at the next workshop meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor ebra L. Clark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of April, 2011.
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