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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 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, Robert Hoffmann,
Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Saul Martinez.
Staff present: Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney;
Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jess
Greenough, Field Division Manager; Kent McCue, Construction Manager;
Dave McDonald, City Planner and Jeff Harpster, Police Captain.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 4, 2015.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of$2,639,499.75 ($1,097,846.24 in
Check Nos. 203870-204123; $275,939.42 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 805517-
805521, 805524; $37,462.35 in Check Nos. 47920-47965, 900000115;
$613,332.98 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30081181-30081670; $614,918.76 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 135-141)
To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery,
General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-
criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of
$198,786.06 and, of that amount, authorize $127,518.79 be turned over for
collection.
Appointment to Downtown Pasco Development Authority
To appoint Martin Valadez to Position No. 5 on the Downtown Pasco
Development Authority(expiration date 12/20/18).
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 18,2015
Street Vacation: A Portion of Washington Street(MF#VAC 2015-010)
To approve Resolution No. 3637, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2015, as
the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of
Washington Street.
Street Vacation: Portion of Duluth St. and California Ave. (MF# VAC
2015-009)
To approve Resolution No. 3638, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2015, as
the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of
Duluth Street and a portion of California Avenue.
Street Vacation: Portion of Road 60 (MF#VAC 2015-006)
To approve Resolution No. 3639, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2015, as
the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating the west 15
feet of Road 60 south of Sylvester Street.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the consent agenda as read. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Mayor Watkins recognized Nayeli Cervantes, Chiawana High School Student,
for receiving the AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship.
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Jess Greenough, Field Division
Manager, and Kent McCue, Construction Manager, proclaiming May 17-23,
2015 "Public Works Week."
Captain Jeff Harpster, Pasco Police Department, introduced 2 new police
officers, Chad Acock and John D'Aquila.
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Gabriel Portugal, 804 Rd. 52, representing Latino Civic Alliance, thanked
Council for declaring its intent to adopt District Based Elections and for the
City's involvement in the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs
listening sessions.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2015
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney reported on the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board
meeting.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: Portion of East Hillsboro Road
Council and staff discussed the proposed vacation.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor
Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4220, an ordinance
vacating a portion of East Hillsboro Street west of Highway 395, and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Annexation: Road 80 Annexation (MF#ANX 2015-001)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed annexation.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3640, accepting a
Notice of Intent (Ten Percent Petition) to commence annexation proceedings,
providing a determination on the territory to be annexed and whether
simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be
required. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-1.No- Larsen.
NEW BUSINESS:
Utility Rate Study
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Utility Rate Study Professional
Services Agreement with FCS Group and, further, authorize the City Manager
to execute the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 18,2015
Wastewater System Impact Assessment-Phase I
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Phase 1 of the Wastewater
System Impact Assessment Professional Services Agreement with Murray,
Smith & Associates, Inc. and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Strebel noted Mr. Zabell, Mr. Qayoumi and Mr. White are attending the
International Council of Shopping Centers Convention, marketing the Master
Plan Development of the property at 1-182 &Road 100.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Car City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of June, 2015
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