HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.01.17 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 17, 2012
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.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 19, 2011.
Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 9, 2012.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of $995,974.88 ($89,594.92 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 8470 and 8598; and $906,379.96 in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 1152, 1153, 1156 through 1162; and Claim Warrants numbered 185623
through 185776). (2011 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of $434,333.14 ($434,333.14 in the form of
Claim Warrants numbered 185809 through 185963). (2011 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of $522,508.67 ($161,596.80 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 8682, 8684, 8707, 8708, 8709 and 8757; and $360,911.87
in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1165 through 1168; and Claim Warrants numbered
185777 through 185808 and 185964 through 186009). (2012 EXPENSES)
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $3,232,224.23, Voucher Nos. 43622 through
43706 and 80100 through 80109; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30048765 through 30049599.
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 $239,674.30 and, of that amount, authorize
$164,282.96 be turned over for collection.
(c) Comprehensive Sewer Plan Community Resource Team Formation:
To approve the formation of a Community Resource Team to provide input on the
development of the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
(d) Estate Fence Committee Recommendations:
To accept the recommendations of the Estate Fence Committee and, further, authorize the
Mayor to sign the proposed letter to property owners.
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(e) Final Plat (MF #FP 2011 -005) First Place, Phase 3 (Craig Angelo):
To approve the final plat for First Place, Phase 3.
(f) Final Plat (MF #FP2011 -011) Northwest Commons PUD Phase 5 (Emerald
Properties):
To approve the Final Plat for Northwest Commons PUD, Phase 5.
(g) Resolution No. 3365, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of South Maitland Avenue and East
"C" Street.
To approve Resolution No. 3365, setting 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 as the
time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Maitland
Avenue and a portion of "C" Street.
(h) Resolution No. 3366, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Pueblo Street, Superior Street,
Nevada Avenue, Wyoming Avenue and Utah Avenue.
To approve Resolution No. 3366, setting 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 as the
time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Pueblo Street,
Superior Street, Utah Avenue, Nevada Avenue and Wyoming Avenue.
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:
Mr. Yenney attended the Public Works Forum for local asphalt /paving contractors.
Ms. Francik attended the Martin Luther King Jr. Bell Ringing Ceremony at CBC.
Mayor Watkins reported on the Ben - Franklin Transit Board meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4039, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending Pasco Municipal
Code Sections 3.07.190 Stormwater Utility charges.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4039, adjusting the stormwater
utility rates effective February 1, 2012 and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6 -l. No — Larsen.
Resolution No. 3367, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the installation of sidewalks on Hugo Avenue through Pasco Municipal
Code Section 12.08.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3367, setting 7:00 pm,
Monday, February 6, 2012 as the time and date to conduct a hearing to consider sidewalk
installation on Hugo Avenue between Alton and Lewis Streets. Mr. Martinez seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Resolution No. 3368, a Resolution revising City policy on required street
improvements on Oregon Avenue.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed policy.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3368, revising City policy on
required street improvements on Oregon Avenue. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 3369, a Resolution endorsing a Regional Emergency
Communications System and urging the governing bodies of public safety agencies
within Franklin County to implement such a system in calendar year 2012.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed system.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3369, endorsing a regional
emergency communications system and urging the public safety agencies with Franklin
County to implement such a system in calendar year 2012. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3370, a Resolution confirming Mayoral appointments of
Councilmembers to various Boards and Committees.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3370, confirming Mayoral
appointments to various Boards and Committees. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
6 -1. No — Larsen.
NEW BUSINESS:
Public Safety Sales Tax Measure:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize three additional police officer positions and
one additional sergeant position to form the Street Crimes Unit. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize four additional police sergeant positions
dependent on elimination of one police captain position and three corporal positions. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Turbine Blowers for WWTP Optimization Improvements Project:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed improvements.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the purchase of turbine blowers
for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Optimization Improvements Project No.
C3- 10- 51 -SWR to Sulzer /ABS in the amount of $272,910.59 including sales tax and,
further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:11 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to
review performance of a city employee.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve a performance merit award of $10,000 to Mr.
Crutchfield. Mr. Garrison seconded.
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MOTION: Mr. Hoffmann moved to amend the amount to $9,000. There was no second.
Original motion carried 4 -3. No- Larsen, Hoffmann, Yenney.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
APPROVED:
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra L. Clark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of February, 2012.
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