HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.10.03 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3,2011
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. Excused: Mike Garrison.
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 Qayowni, Public
Works Director and Bob Metzger, Police 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 19, 2011.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,502,332.00 ($123,490.47 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 7324 and 7373; and $1,378,841.53 in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 1121, 1122, 1125 through 1129; and Claim Warrants numbered 184246
through 184453).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,036,551.22, Voucher Nos. 43310 through
43450 and 80070 through 80079; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30047087 through 30047648.
(c) Accountant Reclassification:
To authorize reclassification of the Accounting Supervisor and Senior Accountant
position to Lead Accountant at Grade 54.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(c).
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for September 2011 "Yard of the
Month"to:
Manuel and Magdalena Estrada, 325 W. Shoshone Street
Ron and Mary Horn, 3821 W. Park Street
Keith and Sharon Clark, 4003 Valencia Drive
Daryl and lone Bruce, 10401 W. Maple Drive
Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for September 2011 "Business of
the Month Appearance Award"to:
The Crossings at Chapel Hill, 6626 Chapel Hill Blvd
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Bob Metzger, Police Chief, and Kim Keltch,
Domestic Violence Coordinator, proclaiming October 2011 "Domestic Violence
Awareness Month.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3,2011
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. John Bell, 2521 Rd 48, addressed Council concerning annexation of the County
donut hole.
Mr. Larry Gomez, 2105 Rd 72, addressed Council concerning annexation of the County
donut hole.
Mr. Robert Bettencourt, 5716 W. Wernett, addressed Council concerning annexation of
the County donut hole.
Mr. Doug Gould, 8917 Sunset Trail, addressed Council concerning annexation of the
County donut hole.
Mr. Roger Lenk, 1817 Rd 76, addressed Council concerning annexation of the County
donut hole.
Mr. John Pietrusiewicz, 2909 Rd 72, addressed Council concerning annexation of the
County donut hole.
Mr. Robert Gerhard, 2912 Rd 88, addressed Council concerning annexation of the
County donut hole.
Mr. Lester Storms, 8614 Bell St., addressed Council concerning annexation of the County
donut hole.
Mr. Dalene Zabel, 6217 Killdeer Lane, addressed Council concerning annexation of the
County donut hole.
Mr. Jim Kiddy, 1710 Rd 52, addressed Council concerning annexation of the County
donut hole.
Ms. Janet Johnson, 2104 Rd 68, addressed Council concerning annexation of the County
donut hole.
Ms. Tammy Roy, 7116 W. Wernett, addressed Council concerning annexation of the
County donut hole.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney reported on the AWC Regional meeting and the Benton Franklin
Community Action Committee meeting.
Ms. Francik reported on the AWC Regional meeting and the WA State Freight Mobility
Strategic Investment Board meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3346, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco
supporting Draft Legislative Plan I by Commissioner Dean Foster of the
Washington State Redistricting Commission.
Council and staff discussed the redistricting options.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3346, supporting Draft
Legislative Plan I by Commissioner Dean Foster of the Washington State Redistricting
Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1.No—Larsen.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3,2011
NEW BUSINESS:
Cable Franchise Renewal Services:
Council and staff discussed the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Richland for Collaborative Local Cable/Video Franchise Renewal process and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 4-2.
No-Larsen, Yenney.
Community Survey Policy Questions:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the proposed policy questions relating to
Council Districts, Binding Arbitration and School Impact Fees as outlined in the Agenda
Report dated September 28, 2011. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Accountant Reclassification:
Council and staff discussed the proposed reclassification.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize reclassification of the Accounting Supervisor
and Senior Accountant position to Lead Accountant at Grade 54. Mr. Hoffmann
seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No-Larsen.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:21 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes to
discuss acquisition of Real Estate with the City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:29 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor DeB?�a-L.-`C` , City-Clery,
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of October, 2011.
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