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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.11.19 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 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, 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 Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Mike Pawlak, City Engineer. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated November 5, 2012. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,430,610.64 ($206,541.95 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 12309, 12355, 12377, 12378, 12498 and 12514; and $1,224,068.69 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1261 through 1263, and Claim Warrants numbered 190243 through 190258). 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$228,806.15 and, of that amount, authorize $146,945.53 be turned over for collection. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council concerning a rock in Volunteer Park. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Yenney attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board meeting and reported on the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund meeting. Mr. Martinez congratulated Ms. Saundra Hill, Superintendent of Pasco School District, for receiving the `2013 Superintendent of the Year' award from Washington Association of School Administrators. -^ Mayor Watkins and Mr. Crutchfield met with State Senator Schoesler to discuss the upcoming legislative session and the priorities of the City of Pasco. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: 2013 Property Tax Levy. Mr. Crutchfield explained the options for the Property Tax Levy. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2011 MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2013 PROPERTY TAX LEVY. No one offered comment on the 2013 Property Tax Levy. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the public hearing to a Special Meeting on November 26. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No.4078, an Ordinance assigning zoning to certain real property within the City of Pasco. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4078, establishing R-S-20 and C-1 Zoning for the Riverview Annexation Area#2 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Joint Use of County Facility,Municipal Court: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for joint use of the County Facility and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Bargaining Contract for Uniformed Police Department Represented Employees: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Pasco Police Officers Association, uniformed employees, for years 2011-2013 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Oregon Avenue Corridor: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHill, authorizing professional services with respect to the Oregon Avenue Corridor, not to exceed $350,000.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Award Road 56 Water Main Replacement, Project#C7-WT-2R-12-05: Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Road 56 Water Main Replacement Project to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities in the amount of$251,678.33, including applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Award 5th Avenue Sewer Repair, Project#C7-SE-2R-12-20: Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 5th Avenue Sewer Repair Project to Ray Poland & Sons, Inc., in the amount of$81,178.50, including applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 2011 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:28 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to consider acquisition of Real Estate and establish the sales price or lease amount of Real Estate with the City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:38 p.m. and noted no action was - taken during Executive Session. He also reminded everyone that City Hall will be closed the 22nd and 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 1 0( n Matt Watkins, Mayor De ra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of December, 2012. 3