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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 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 Qayourni, Public
Works Director; and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated September 6,2011.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$923,012.85 ($82,726.16 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 7121, 7165-7167, 7186, 7190 and 7201; and $840,286.69
in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1120, 1123 and 1124; and Claim Warrants numbered
184055 through 184245).
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$256,891.35 and,of that amount, authorize
$179,203.60 be turned over for collection.
(c) Comprehensive Sewer Plan:
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Murray, Smith and Associates,
Inc., authorizing professional services with respect to the Comprehensive Sewer Plan, not
to exceed$449,936.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(d) Northwest Commons Lift Station Design:
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHilI Engineers, Inc.,
authorizing consulting services with respect to the Northwest Commons Lift Station
Design, not to exceed$64,500 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement after receipt of the developer's reimbursement agreement.
(e) Right-of-Way Dedication for a Portion of Clara Street (MF#DEED2011-
003):
To accept the deed from Joseph and Julie Roach for a portion of the Clara Street right-of-
way.
(f) Final Plat(MF#FP2011-008) Ranger Heights (Basswood LLQ:
To approve the final plat for Ranger Heights.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(b).
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(g) Resolution No.3341,a Resolution approving Federal NSP Work Plan
Allocation for Program Year 2012.
To approve Resolution No. 3341, approving the City's 2012 NSP Allocations and Annual
Work Plan.
(h) Resolution No. 3342, a Resolution amending the 2010 Federal HOME
Investment Partnerships Grant Annual Work Plan Allocation.
To approve Resolution No. 3342, amending 2010 HOME Annual Work Plan Allocations.
(i) Resolution No.3343, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco,
Washington supporting House Bill 2124 and Senate Bill 5964 which narrow the
requirement for utilities to purchase eligible renewable energy resources or credits
when not needed to serve customer loads.
To approve Resolution No. 3343, supporting legislation narrowing the requirement for
utilities to purchase renewable energy resources or credits when not needed to serve
customer loads.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(c).
(j) Resolution No.3344,a Resolution amending the 2011 Federal CDBG Annual
Work Plan and Allocations.
To approve Resolution No. 3344, amending the CDBG Annual Work Plan and
Allocations.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(d).
(k) Resolution No.3345,a Resolution declaring the city's legislative priorities for
the 2012 session of the Washington State Legislature.
To approve Resolution No. 3345, declaring the city's legislative priorities for the 2012
session of the Washington State Legislature.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(e).
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments meeting, the All-
Senior Picnic in Richland,a Public Meeting on the Road 68 Corridor and a Public
Meeting on the Lewis Street Corridor.
Mr. Martinez commented on the improvements to the eastern portion of Argent Road
recently completed by the Port of Pasco.
Mr. Hoffmann commented on the General Fund Operating Statement through August
2011.
NEW BUSINESS:
Franklin County Affordable Housing Interlocal Agreement(MF#AGRMT2011-
012):
Mr. White explained the details of the Interlocal Agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
Franklin County, Connell, Mesa and Kahlotus for the purpose of administering HB2060
generated surcharge funds for housing programs and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign
the agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded.. Motion carried unanimously.
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Final Plat(MF#FP2011-008) Ranger Heights (Basswood LLC):
Council and staff discussed the timing of the plat application with respect to school
impact mitigation.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the final plat for Ranger Heights. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3343,a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco,
Washington supporting House Bill 2124 and Senate Bill 5964 which narrow the
requirement for utilities to purchase eligible renewable energy resources or credits
when not needed to serve customer loads.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3343, supporting legislation
narrowing the requirement for utilities to purchase renewable energy resources or credits
when not needed to serve customer loads. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No.3344,a Resolution amending the 2011 Federal CDBG Annual Work
Plan and Allocations.
Council and staff discussed the details of the allocations.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3344, amending the CDBG
Annual Work Plan and Allocations. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—
Larsen.
Resolution No.3345,a Resolution declaring the city's legislative priorities for the
2012 session of the Washington State Legislature.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3345, declaring the city's
legislative priorities for the 2012 session of the Washington State Legislature. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No—Larsen.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins,Mayor De ra . C1ar Ci y Clerk ---�
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of October, 2011.
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