HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.01.22 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2013
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, Saul
— Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Tom Larsen.
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; Mike Pawlak, City
Engineer and Teresa Reed-Jennings, Senior Engineer.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 7, 2013.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,287,443.12 ($1,287,443.12 in the form
of Wire Transfer No. 1282; and Claim Warrants numbered 191028 and 191045 through
191261). (2012 EXPENSES)
To approve General Claims in the amount of$954,310.06 ($312,913.07 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 13270, 13273, 13305, 13307, 13322, 13348, 13440
through 13470; and $641,396.99 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1283 and 1284; and
Claim Warrants numbered 191029 through 191044, and 191262 through 191321). (2013
EXPENSES)
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$247,975.05 and, of that amount, authorize
$201,248.57 be turned over for collection.
(c) 2011 Filtration Plant Improvements (Storage Building):
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Meier Architecture & Engineering
for the Filtration Plant Storage Building and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement.
(d) Contract for Collection Services:
To approve the Collection Agency Contract with Washington Collectors Tri-Cities, Inc.,
and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the document.
(e) Interlocal Agreement with City of Mesa for Municipal Court Services:
To approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mesa for Municipal Court Services
and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the documents.
(f) Resolution No.3453, a Resolution accepting work performed by Carpenter
Drilling under contract for the Linda Loviisa Well Construction,Project No. C7-
WX-1R-12-02.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2013
To approve Resolution No. 3453, accepting the work performed by Carpenter Drilling
under contract for the Linda Loviisa Well Construction, Project No. C7-WX-1R-12-02.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. John Bykonen, 931 W. Margaret St, informed Council about loose dogs, including
pit bulls, in his neighborhood and discussed tagging and the City's graffiti abatement
program.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting.
Mr. Martinez attended a Tri Cities Regional Public Facilities District Committee meeting
and noted the full Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Richland Public
Library.
Mayor Watkins attended the Franklin County Emergency Management Council meeting
and participated in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
School District Bond Proposition.
Mr. Crutchfield explained the details of the bond proposal.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE BOND
PROPOSITION.
Mr. Mike Miller and Ms. Jean Rykman, representing Pasco Citizens for Better
Schools, explained the details of the bond proposal.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS
DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Council discussed the bond proposal.
Resolution No.3454, a Resolution regarding the February 2013 bond election of the
Pasco School District.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3454, regarding the February
2013 bond election of the Pasco School District. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
5-1. No - Hoffmann.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance No.4094, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
zoning classification of Lot 4,Binding Site Plan 95-05, from BP (Business Park) to
C-3 (General Business)with a Concomitant Agreement.
Council and staff discussed the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4094, rezoning property located
north of Court Street and west of 26th Avenue from BP to C-3 with a concomitant
agreement and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2013
NEW BUSINESS:
Construction Bids/Contract Municipal Court:
Mr. Strebel explained the details of the proposed contract.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the contract for construction of municipal
court facilities with Lydig Construction, Inc., in the amount of$3,417,619.00, including
sales tax and, further, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
"A" Street Railroad Crossing UTC Grant:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to table this item to a future meeting for staff to clarify
details of the traffic flow. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:01 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to
review the performance of a city employee.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:18 p.m.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve a$12,000 merit award for Mr. Crutchfield in
recognition of his consistent performance and forward thinking relating to financial
matters. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—
Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Martinez. No—Yenney, Hoffmann.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor `era ar', City Cler■141.1111,
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of February, 2013.
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