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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 2012
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; Jim Raymond, Police Captain 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 April 2, 2012.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,261,744.64 ($296,095.48 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 9652, 9667, 9677, 9683, 9696, 9718, 9747 and 9755; and
$965,649.16 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1193, 1196 and 1197; and Claim
Warrants numbered 187188 through 187437).
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$185,100.10 and, of that amount, authorize
$138,451.95 be turned over for collection.
(c) Appointments to Planning Commission:
To reappoint Andy Anderson to Position No. 3 and Alecia Greenaway to Position No. 4
(both with the expiration date of 2/2/2017); and to appoint Paul Hilliard to Position No. 9
(expiration date 2/2/2015) to the Planning Commission.
(d) Resolution No.3388, a Resolution providing a process for appointments to
City Boards and Commissions.
To approve Resolution No. 3388, providing a process for appointments to City Boards
and Commissions.
(e) Resolution No.3389, a Resolution establishing primary goals of the City of
Pasco for the ensuing calendar years 2012-2013.
To approve Resolution No. 3389, establishing primary goals for the city for calendar
years 2012-2013.
(1) Resolution No.3390, a Resolution authorizing the disposal of Fire
Department emergency medical equipment considered surplus property to City
needs.
To approve Resolution No. 3390, to declare emergency medical equipment surplus to
City needs.
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement with Franklin
County Public Hospital District No. 1.
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(g) Resolution No. 3391, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington,
authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Procurement Agreement with
the City of Walla Walla,Washington and purchase an Aerial Ladder Truck.
To approve Resolution No. 3391, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Procurement Agreement with the City of Walla Walla Washington and purchase an
Aerial Ladder Truck.
(h) Resolution No. 3392, a Resolution accepting work performed by Winthrop
Construction, Inc., under contract for the rebid of Desert Sunset Well House,
Project No. C4-10-03-IRR.
To approve Resolution No. 3392, accepting the work performed by Winthrop
Construction Inc., under contract for the rebid of Desert Sunset Well House.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Watkins along with Ms. Francik and Messrs. Martinez, Hoffinann and Larsen
attended the Annual Volunteer Reception.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4053, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco amending Chapter 3.07"Fee
Summary," Section 3.07.010 "Ambulance" of the Pasco Municipal Code.
Council and staff discussed the proposed amendment. ■•■■
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4053, adjusting the ambulance
utility rates effective May 1, 2012 and January 1, 2013 and, further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
Estate Fence Issue:
Ordinance No. 4054, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending
Section 26.32.090 "Subdivision Fence Buffering" establishing a standard for"Estate
Fences."
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4054, amending Section
26.32.090 of the Pasco Municipal Code, establishing a standard for Estate Fences and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No.3393, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington,providing for
the replacement of nonconforming subdivision Estate Fences.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3393, providing for the
replacement of nonconforming subdivision Estate Fences. Mr. Martinez seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3394, a Resolution approving the purchase of certain real property
by the Water Utility Fund.
Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the proposed purchase.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3394, approving the purchase
of certain real property for the proposed new Columbia Water Supply—25 MGD Raw
Water Intake. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Lease Renewal for Municipal Court:
Council and staff discussed the proposed lease.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the lease renewal for the Franklin County
-- Public Safety Building as housing for Pasco Municipal Court and, further, authorize the
City Manager to sign the document. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Watkins noted the Yard of the Month program will begin soon and invited
volunteers to serve as judges.
Mr. Hoffmann inquired about the estate fence construction timeline.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor De ra L. Clark, City C e■, _
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of May, 2012.
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