HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.12.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 15, 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: 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 Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Reuel Klempel, Plant
Division Manager; Colleen Chapin, HR Manager and Eva Lindgren, Interim Finance
Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 1, 2014.
Bills and Communications:
To approve claims in the total amount of$3,240,339.95 ($1,264,198.73 in Check Nos.
201456-201668; $258,294.67 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 803760, 803767-803769,
803802; 803831; $5,426.25 in Check Nos. 47615-47619; $2,838.53 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30076402-30076405; $1,488,675.34 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 102-106;
$220,906.43 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 98-101).
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$277,973.20 and, of that amount, authorize
$194,439.43 be turned over for collection.
Franklin County Request for TRAC:
To approve Addendum No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement for TRAC and, further,
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Resolution No.3607,a Resolution declaring the preferred Urban Growth Boundary
for the City of Pasco.
To approve Resolution No. 3607,requesting modification of the Urban Growth Boundary
by Franklin County.
Resolution No.3608,a Resolution accepting work performed by Premier Excavation
under contract for the USBR Irrigation Connection Project.
To approve Resolution No. 3608, accepting the work performed by Premier Excavation
under contract for the USBR Irrigation Connection Project.
Resolution No.3609,a Resolution authorizing investment of monies in the Local
Government Investment Pool.
To approve Resolution No. 3609, naming Dave Zabell as the"authorized individual"to
authorize all amendments, changes or alterations to the Local Government Investment
Pool Transaction Authorization Form and to acknowledge the terms and conditions of
participation as outlined in the prospectus.
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Cancellation of Workshop Meeting.
To cancel the December 22, 2014 Workshop Meeting.
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. Martinez attended the DPDA Tree Lighting in downtown Pasco and commented on
the luminaria display in the Desert Plateau neighborhood.
Mr. Yenney commented on the Tree Lighting.
Ms. Francik was unable to attend the Tree Lighting because the Mid Columbia Master
Singers were performing out of town.
Mr. Hoffmann attended the Tree Lighting and the Franklin County Commissioners
meeting as Board President of the Franldin County Mosquito Control District.
Mayor Watkins attended the Tree Lighting, Ben-Franklin Transit Board meeting and a
meeting with the 9th and 16th district State Legislators.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2014 Budget Supplement.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
BUDGET SUPPLEMENTS.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No.4194, an Ordinance amending the 2014 Annual Operating Budget of
the City of Pasco by providing supplement thereto; by appropriating revenue
received in excess of estimated revenues for the current year and by providing
transfers and adjustment authority.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4194, amending the 2014
Operating Budget by providing a Revenue Supplement of$8,486,264 and an Expenditure
Supplement thereto in the amount of$12,167,033 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4195,an Ordinance relating to Supplemental Capital Improvement
Projects Budget for the Year 2014.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4195, amending the 2014 Capital
Improvements Budget by providing an Expenditure Supplement thereto in the amount of
$1,628,252 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
2015 Operating& Capital Projects Budgets:
Ordinance No.4187,an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Operating Budget for
the Year 2015.
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MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4187, approving the 2015 Annual
Operating Budget and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4188,an Ordinance adopting the City of Pasco Capital Projects
Budget for the Year 2015.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4188, approving the 2015 Capital
Projects Budget and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4196,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington extending the
Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Falcon Video Communications,L.P.,
locally known as Charter Communications,Inc., hereinafter referred to as
"Grantee" through September 30,2015.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4196, extending the Cable
Television Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications(Falcon Video
Communications, L.P.)through September 30, 2015 and, further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No—Watkins.
Ordinance No.4197,an Ordinance amending PMC Title 25 dealing with automobile
rental and leasing businesses in the C-1 Zoning District.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4197, amending Title 25
allowing automobile rental and leasing in the C-1 Zone and, further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4198,an Ordinance relating to Comprehensive Land Use Planning
and amending the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Pasco.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4198, amending the
Comprehensive Plan by modifying the mixed-residential land use designation at the
intersection of Crescent Drive and Chapel Hill Boulevard and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Airport Parking Regulations.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of
Pasco and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4199,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, creating
Chapter 10.90 "Airport Parking and Traffic Regulations."
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4199, creating Airport Parking
and Traffic Regulations and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Non-Represented Wage and Salary Plans.
Mr. Zabell explained the details of the proposed ordinances.
Ordinance No.4200, an Ordinance concerning wages for Temporary Non-
Management,Non-Represented Personnel.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4200,providing for certain
adjustments in the temporary employee wage plan beginning January 1, 2015 and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Ordinance No.4201, an Ordinance concerning wages for certain Non-Management,
Non-Represented Personnel beginning January 1,2015.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4201,providing for certain
adjustments in the non-represented,non-management wage plan beginning January 1,
2015 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4202,an Ordinance concerning the salaries for Management
positions for the calendar year 2015.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4202,providing for certain
adjustments in the management salary plan beginning January 1, 2015 and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Butterfield WTP Intake Screens,Project No. C7-WT-2R-14-06:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Butterfield WTP Intake
Screens project to Ballard Marine Construction, Inc., in the amount of$727,571.13 and,
further, authorize the Mayor to execute the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Council requested staff provide a summary of the sign code relating to lighted and
flashing signs.
Mr. Zabell noted the City Utility Service&Annexation Q&A pamphlet has been mailed
to all residents in the Franklin County donut hole area. He also reflected on the last year
in Pasco and wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mayor Watkins also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mr. Hoffmann attended a Franklin County Commissioners meeting during their budget
adoption process and noted it was similar to the city's process.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:36 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to
discuss litigation or potential litigation and collective bargaining strategy and proposals
with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:06 p.m.
Mr. Zabell explained the details of the Non-Uniformed Pasco Police Officers _
Association collective bargaining agreement
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the
Non-Uniform Pasco Police Officers Association for the 2015-2016 calendar years, and
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the document. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor e ra . C aCity Cle _....--
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of January, 2015.
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