HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.11.17 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 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, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul
Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Mike Garrison.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Leland
Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public
Works Director; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Ken Roske, Police Captain and Mike Pawlak, City
Engineer.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated November 3, 2014.
Bills and Communications:
To approve claims in the total amount of $1,988,325.44 ($741,492.93 in Check Nos.
201026-201227; $157,050.20 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 803516; 803535, 803538-
803539, 803593; $46,598.73 in Check Nos. 47507-47554; 900000082; $570,125.26 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30074969-30075450; $180,249.46 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
'—' 94-98; $292,808.86 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 92; 94).
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 $265,707.21 and, of that amount, authorize
$174,343.32 be turned over for collection.
Settlement Agreement Charter Communications:
To approve the Settlement and Release Agreement with Charter Communications and,
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Approval of Utility Easement for Century Link (MF#ESMT2014-005):
To authorize the Mayor to execute the easement granting Century Link an easement
across a portion of the Parks Division shop property adjacent to the City View Cemetery.
Approval of Final Plat, First Place, Phase 5 (MF#FP2014-004):
To approve the final plat for First Place, Phase 5.
Approval of Final Plat, First Place, Phase 7 (MF#FP2014-005):
"' To approve the final plat for First Place, Phase 7.
Resolution No. 3600, a Resolution declaring the City's legislative priorities for the
2015 session of the Washington State Legislature.
To approve Resolution No. 3600, declaring the City's Legislative Priorities for the 2015
session of the Washington State Legislature.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 17, 2014
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Watkins presented a proclamation to Elisabeth Holt, representing Tri-Cities
Regional Chamber of Commerce, proclaiming November 29, 2014 "Small Business
Saturday".
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Zhi An, owner of Sacajawea Apailments, updated Council on the progress of repairs
to his building due to the 2013 fire damage.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik and Mr. Yenney reported on the 12th Annual Elected Leaders Reception held
at the Pasco Red Lion.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2015 Property Tax Levy—Ad Valorem Tax Levy.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE 2015
PROPERTY TAX LEVY.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 4183, an Ordinance providing for the 2015 Ad Valorem Tax Levy,
and a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the City of
Pasco in accordance with state law.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed levy.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4183, Option 1, providing for the
2015 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, and a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation
Bonds and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried 5-1. No-Larsen.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3601, a Resolution of the City of Pasco approving a Transfer
Agreement governing the terms related to transfer of the City's cable television
system franchise from Franchisee Falcon Video Communications, L.P. to Comcast
Communications and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3601, approving a Transfer
Agreement governing the terms related to transfer of the City's cable television system
franchise from Franchisee Falcon Video Communications, L.P. to Comcast
Communications and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No-Watkins.
NEW BUSINESS:
Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) Funding Agreement:
Agenda Report from Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director
dated November 12, 2014.
Council discussed the proposed agreement.
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MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the 2015-2016 Funding Agreement with the
DPDA and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes — Watkins, Yenney,
Francik, Martinez. No-Hoffmann, Larsen.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Terway introduced Ms. Eva Lindgren, Interim Finance Director.
Mr. Zabell noted the DPDA is hosting a Community Forum with the Downtown Business
Community and the Tri Cities Union Gospel Mission on Tuesday, November 18 at 7 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor De.ra L. Clark, Ci y Clerks
PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of December, 2014.
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