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Home My WebLink About2015.08.17 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro- tem. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez and Al Yenney. Excused: Matt Watkins. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Dave Hare, Fire Battalion Chief; and Eva Lindgren, Administrative& Community Services Deputy Director. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troops 159 and 180. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated August 3, 2015. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $11,567,616.28 ($1,976,280.82 in Check Nos. 205304-205553; $672,017.88 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 806821, 806913, 806938-806940, 806943-806946, 806991-806992; $72,663.71 in Check Nos. 48380-48463; $602,015.68 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30084626- 30085132; $8,244,638.19 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 167-173). 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 $187,214.57 and, of that amount, authorize $74,602.98 be turned over for collection. Regional Hotel/Motel Commission Appointment To reappoint Monica Hammerberg (Red Lion) to a two-year term on the Tri- Cities Regional Hotel/Motel Commission,term to expire August 31, 2017. FINAL PLAT: Columbia Villas, Phase 2 (MF#FP 2015-002) To approve the final plat for Columbia Villas, Phase 2. Accept Richardson Park Pool Demolition To approve Resolution No. 3652, accepting the work performed by Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc., under contract for the Richardson Park Pool Demolition project. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Page 1 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2015 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. Mr. Yenney noted he was absent from the August 10 Council Workshop meeting due to family medical issues and suggested Councilmembers compile an updated phone list. Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District meeting. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: STREET VACATION: A Portion of East Trinidad Street (MF# VAC 2015-012) Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed vacation. Mayor Pro-tem Francik declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Pro-tem Francik declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4233, vacating all of East Trinidad Street east of Utah Avenue, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. STREET VACATION: A Portion of Montana and Colorado Avenues and Trinidad Street (MF#VAC 2015-013) Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed vacation. Mayor Pro-tem Francik declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Pro-tem Francik declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4234, vacating a portion of Montana Avenue, Colorado Avenue and East Trinidad Street, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2015 Operating& CIP Budgets Supplement Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed budget amendments. Mayor Pro-tem Francik declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed 2015 Budget amendments. Steve Boothe, 135 Bellerive Lane, inquired about the details of the budget transfers. Following three calls for comments, Mayor Pro-tem Francik declared the Public Hearing closed. Page 2 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2015 MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4235, amending the 2015 Annual Operating Budget by providing a budget supplement increasing, in total, the City's estimated beginning fund balances by $8,932,830; its revenues by $3,134,139; its transfers in by $1,564,221; its transfers out by $1,564,221; its estimated ending fund balances by$15,750,946, and decreasing, in total, the City's expenditure/expense appropriations by $3,683,977; directing the Administrative and Community Services Deputy Director to effect the budget amendments herein provided and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4236, amending the 2015 Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget, by providing a budget supplement decreasing in total, the City's capital expenditure appropriations by $9,390,020; directing the Administrative and Community Services Deputy Director to effect the budget amendment herein provided and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Parking Ordinance Revision - east side of Manzanita Lane Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4237, prohibiting parking on various streets, amending section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Professional Services Agreement for 2016 Comprehensive Water System Plan Update Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement. MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to approve the 2016 Comprehensive Water System Plan Update Professional Services Agreement with Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc. and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Waiver of Water Utility Service Requirement(MF# USW 2015-005) Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed waiver. MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to conditionally approve the water utility service waiver for 3408 East Lewis Place and authorize the City Manager to execute the waiver agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Award 2014-2015 ADA Retrofit Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the proposed project. MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to award the low bid for the 2014-2015 ADA Retrofit project, to include Areas 1, 2 and 3, to C&E Trenching, LLC in the amount of$296,382.03, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Page 3 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 17, 2015 Reject Bid- Fire Station 81 Administrative Building Council and staff discussed the details of the bid. MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to reject the bid received for the Fire Station 81 Administrative Building project in as much as the bid received significantly exceeded the Engineer's Estimate and approved project budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. •— MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council concurred to postpone the August 24 Workshop Meeting until Monday, August 31. Mr. Terway updated Council on tree damage from Friday's wind storm and the status of the Chiawana Park irrigation system. Mr. Hoffmann inquired about the number of Councilmembers required for a quorum. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:06 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to discuss Litigation or Potential Litigation with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Pro-tern Francik called the meeting back to order at 8:36 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: • l VA A / Matt Watkins, Mayor P a y clerk NNW „- PASSED and APPROVED this 8th day of September, 2015 Page 4 of 4