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Home My WebLink About2014.01.21 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 21, 2014 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; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Mike Pawlak, City Engineer 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 January 6, 2014. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve Claims in the amount of$4,830,814.40 ($2,441,530.39 in Check Nos. 196300-196552; $32,940.96 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 286, 346; $116,045.61 in Check Nos. 46365-46436, 80349-80358, 900000002, 900000004-5, 900000008-9; $1,945,794.05 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30064063-30065449; $188,880.16 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 13-20; $105,703.23 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 9-12). 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$278,411.50 and, of that amount, authorize $213,005.91 be turned over for collection. (c) Easement Agreement with Department of Natural Resources (Road 68) (MF #ESMT 2014-001): To approve the Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for a public roadway easement for Chapel Hill Boulevard east of Road 68 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. (d) State Administration of Tourism Promotion Area Charges: To approve the Agreement with the Department of Revenue for administration of the Tourism Promotion Lodging charge imposed by the City. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison reported the TRIDEC Board of Directors and Hanford Community Governing Board met with contingents from the Ministry of Economic, Trade and Industry from Japan. Mr. Yenney attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board meeting. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 21, 2014 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 4139, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending Pasco Municipal Code Sections 3.07.010 (Ambulance),3.07.160 (Water User Fees) and 3.07.190 (Stormwater) regarding utility rates. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. Mr. John Talbot, 6712 W. Octave St., inquired about what percentage of ambulance costs are salaries. Mr. Jim Forman,4220 W. Sylvester St., inquired about the dollar amount the increase will generate. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4139, adjusting the water, stormwater and ambulance utility rates effective February 1, 2014 and adjusting the water utility rate effective January 1, 2015 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Martinez. No—Hoffmann, Larsen. Ordinance No. 4140, an Ordinance relating to Local Improvement District No. 148 fixing the amount,form, date,interest rate and maturity of the Local Improvement District No. 148 installment note; providing for the purchase of such note by the city from funds on deposit in the Boulevard Maintenance Fund and fixing the interest rate on Local Improvement District No. 148 assessment installments. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4140,relating to Local ^- Improvement District No. 148 fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate and maturity of the Local Improvement District No. 148 installment note; providing for the purchase of such notes by the city from funds on deposit in the Boulevard Maintenance Fund and fixing the interest rate on Local Improvement District No. 148 assessment installments and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4141, an Ordinance concerning wages for temporary non- management,non-represented personnel. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4141,revising the Temporary Employee Wage Plan for calendar year 2014 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No - Larsen. Resolution No.3528, a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the HOME Cooperative Agreement for Tri-Cities HOME Consortium of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland under the National Affordable Housing Act. Mr. John Talbot, 6712 W. Octave St., asked about the financial impact of the proposed amendment. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3528, approving Amendment No. 2 to the HOME Cooperative Agreement between the cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland for Program Years 2011-2013. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3529, a Resolution confirming Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to various Boards and Committees. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 21, 2014 MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3529 confirming Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to various Boards and Committees. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No - Larsen. Resolution No.3530, a Resolution authorizing an interfund loan to the Economic Development Fund. -- Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Resolution No. 3530, authorizing an interfund loan to the Economic Development Fund. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Funding Proposal for the DPDA Strategic Plan: Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the funding agreement with the DPDA for the strategic planning process, including website and brand development and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Oregon Avenue Corridor PSA Amendment No. 1: Council and staff discussed the details of the propose amendment. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHi11, continuing professional services with respect to the Oregon Avenue Corridor, in the amount of$25,829 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council concurred to perform a full depth overlay on the Lewis St. underpass to avoid adding weight restrictions. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:06 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to review the performance of a city employee. Mayor Watkins returned to the Council Chambers at 8:21 p.m. and noted Executive Session will continue for an additional 15 minutes. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:34 p.m. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve a 2013 merit award for Mr. Crutchfield in the amount of$8,000, in recognition of his fulfillment or substantial progress on Council Goals and related assignments. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann. No—Yenney, Larsen. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m. APPROVED: AT ES tit IA Matt Watkins, Mayor De.ra . Clark, Cit Jerk - -� PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of February, 2014. 3 .11■111. 0111MINM 111■■•