HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.09.08 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 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, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen,
Saul Martinez,Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Michael Garrison.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, 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; Eva
Lindgren, Administrative and Community Services Deputy Director; and Todd
Marden, Chief Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator.
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 August 17,
2015.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,955,694.69 ($2,147,158.87 in
Check Nos. 205554-205878; $1,815,851.99 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
806822-806912, 806914-806937, 806941-806942, 806947-806990, 806994-
807225, 807343-807345; $65,120.11 in Check Nos. 48464-48544; $603,862.01
in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30085133-30085641; $323,701.71 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 174-177).
Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officer Services
To approve the one-year Interlocal Agreement with the Pasco School District
for school resource officer services and, further, authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement.
Accept 2015 Micro-Surfacing
To approve Resolution No. 3653, accepting the work performed by
Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., under contract for the 2015 Micro-Surfacing
project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
2014 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award
Eleanor Key, Facility Engineer/Permit Manager, Washington Department of
Ecology, presented the 2014 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding
Performance Award to Todd Marden, Chief Waste Water Treatment Plant
Operator.
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Yard and Business of the Month Awards
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for August 2015 "Yard
of the Month" and "Business Appearance of the Month"to:
• Jemima&Rafael Valencia, 706 Polson Court
• Gene&Beverly Bailie,412 Road 38
• Mary Garber, 4420 Phoenix Lane
• Tracy&Michael Chilson, 6115 Exeter Lane
• Viera's Bakery, 430 W. Lewis St.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik attended the Labor Day Union Picnic at Columbia Park and toured
the Tri Cities Airport remodel.
Mayor Watkins also commented on the Tri Cities Airport remodel.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District
Board meeting.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A portion of West Washington Street (MF# VAC 2015-
011)
Mr. White explained the details of 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. 4238, an ordinance
vacating the south ten feet of West Washington Street adjacent to Block 31,
Riverside Addition. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Proposed 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed Capital Improvement
Plan.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3654, approving the
Capital Improvement Plan for calendar years 2016-2021. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Stevens Middle School Site Improvements (MF#SP 2015-002)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed Special Permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3655, accepting the
Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the
redevelopment of the Stevens Middle School Site. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
NEW BUSINESS:
Reject Bids-Park Street Revitalization
Council and staff explained the details of the bids received.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to reject the bids received for the Park Street
Revitalization project as the bids received significantly exceed the Engineer's
Estimate and the adopted project budget. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion
carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements - Addendum #1 to Professional
Services Agreement with DKS Associates
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed Addendum.
MOTION:Ms. Francik moved to approve Addendum #1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with DKS Associates and, further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell advised Council that the taxable value of new construction is up
25%over 2014.
Mr. Martinez toured some new housing developments in the City and is pleased
with the progress of Pasco.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor era Clark, ity erk
PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of September,2015
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