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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 2015
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, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez,
Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Robert Hoffmann.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, Acting City Attorney; Richard
Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community &
Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob
Metzger, Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Public Hearing dated January 26, 2015.
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 2, 2015.
Bills and Communications:
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,029,929.14 ($988,067.13 in Check Nos.
202401-202641; $1,130,412.58 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 804316-804317, 804325-
804326, 804351, 804369, 804372; $36,887.47 in Check Nos. 47726-47755; $656,549.87
in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30078292-30078771; $11,237.05 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
115-119; $206,775.04 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 120-121).
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 $258,588.57 and, of that amount, authorize
$154,393.26 be turned over for collection.
Resolution No. 3616, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington repealing
Resolution No. 3462 and adopting new Standards for the Delivery of Public
Defender Services.
To approve Resolution No. 3616, regarding Standards for Public Defender Services.
Resolution No. 3617, a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the HOME
Cooperative Agreement for Tri -Cities HOME Consortium of Kennewick, Pasco and
To approve Resolution No. 3617, approving Amendment No. 1 to the HOME
Cooperative Agreement between the cities of Pasco, Kennewick and Richland for
Program Years 2014-2016.
Resolution No. 3618, a Resolution waiving competitive bidding requirements for the
purchase of a Titus Industrial Group, Inc., DO2E Floating Aerator at the Process
Water Reuse Facility and approving installation of the equipment.
To approve Resolution No. 3618, waiving competitive bidding requirements and
approving the purchase of the Titus Industrial Group, Inc., DO2E Floating Aerator and
approving installation of the equipment.
Resolution No. 3619, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider vacating alleys in Blocks 1, 2 and 3 of Acre Park Addition and in Blocks 3,
5 and 12 of Kurtzman's First Addition.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 2015
To approve Resolution No. 3619, setting 7:00 pm, Monday, March 16, 2015 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating alleys in Kurtzman's Addition.
Resolution No. 3620, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider vacating the utility easement on Lot 7, Columbia East #2.
To approve Resolution No. 3620, setting 7:00 pm, Monday, March 16, 2015 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating the utility easement through Lot
7, Columbia East #2.
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:
Dale Adams, owner of the recently rezoned property at I-182 and Road 100, commented
on the plans for the property and introduced representatives from American Rock
Products, the new owner of the gravel pit on Harris Road.
Mayor Watkins summarized the events of the past week and committed to listen to the
public.
Jeremy Peterson commented on violence in the community and invited Council to join
hands and commit to work together with open communication to keep the community
safe.
Ms. Bloom requested more compassionate training for police officers.
Ms. Francik noted Council needs to maintain neutrality while the facts are being gathered
and appreciates the way citizens have conducted themselves this past week.
Ruben Martinez wants to work together for a better Pasco with a system he can trust.
Daniel Colon would like a review of police procedures.
Elizabeth Philo is concerned that community trust in the police has been broken.
Mr. Martinez expressed his views as a community member and a Councilmember and
assured citizens that justice will prevail.
Mr. Yenney commented on his record as a community member and a Councilmember
and invited citizens to contact him at any time.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended the Tri Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.
Mayor Watkins reported on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting and the Powerline
Road Groundbreaking Ceremony.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4208, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending
PMC 3.07.040 "Recreation Facility Rental."
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4208, amending PMC 3.07.040
Recreation Facility Rental and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 2015
NEW BUSINESS:
Bid Award: 2015 Crack Seal, Project #M3 -OV -3R-15-02:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2015 Crack Seal project, to
include the base bid and Alternates A -F to Stripe Rite, Inc., in the amount of $112,670.00
and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Bid Award: Richardson Park Pool Demolition, Project #C5 -PK -8A-15-11:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Richardson Park Pool
Demolition project to Big D's Construction of Tri -Cities, Inc., in the amount of
$84,739.49 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Bid Award: Memorial Park Upgrades, Project #C5 -PK -SR -14-01:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Memorial Park Upgrades
project, to include the base bid and Alternates 1, 2 and 3 to Moreno & Nelson
Construction Corporation in the amount of $106,505.86 and, further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by
unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell gave an update on the processes in place to investigate the officer involved
shooting and commended the citizens of Pasco on their peaceful conduct during the
demonstration and march on Saturday.
Ms. Francik thanked the citizens for the positive example they are providing to the
children of the community.
Ruben Martinez thanked Council and staff for the positive steps being taken to create a
better community.
Eric noted some community members have a negative perception of the police and he
believes the system can be improved.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
AP�PPRROVVfE�D':, ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor D ra ark, City Cier —
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of March, 2015.