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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 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: 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;
Dave Hare, Fire Battalion Chief and Dan Ford, City Engineer.
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 September 8,
2015.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of$1,846,296.72 ($728,860.53 in Check
Nos. 205879-206106; $462,001.66 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 807348,
807351-807354, 807449-807450, 807467; $48,894.15 in Check Nos. 48545-
48607; $593,393.31 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30085642-30086147;
$13,147.07 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 178-182).
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
$238,546.45 and, of that amount, authorize $170,362.55 be turned over for
collection.
Agreement with Franklin County Fire District No. 3 regarding Asset
Transfers and Exchange of Services
To approve the Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County Fire District No. 3
and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Professional Services Agreement for the Construction Management and
Inspection Services of the Primary Clarifier Upgrade Project
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Gray & Osborne, Inc.
and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Reappointment to Regional Public Facilities District Board of Directors
To reappoint Rebecca Francik to the Board of Directors of the Tri-Cities
Regional Public Facilities District, term to expire October 1, 2018.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
2016 HOME Annual Work Plan and Allocation (MF#BGAP2015-004)
To approve Resolution No. 3656, allocating 2016 HOME Funds per the
Planning Commission recommendation.
2016 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Annual Work Plan
Allocation (MF#BGAP 2015-005)
To approve Resolution No. 3657, allocating 2016 NSP Funds per the Planning
Commission recommendation.
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:
Richard Reuther, 4302 Desert St., commented on the building inspection
process.
Isaac Myhrum, 504 Road 37, commented on the outcome of the Zambrano-
Montez investigation and the City's commitment to work to build a safer, more
inclusive and stronger community.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik commented on her positive interaction with Public Works field
personnel.
Mr. Yenney reported on the All-City Senior Picnic.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Work Plan
and Allocations (MF#BGAP2015-003)
Council discussed the details of the proposed resolutions.
Judith Gidley, Executive Director, Community Action Connections, spoke
about possible alternative funding for their project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3658, Option B,
allocating 2016 CDBG Funds per the Staff recommendation. Mr. Garrison
seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to amend the motion to approve Resolution No.
3658, Option A, allocating 2016 CDBG Funds per the Planning Commission
recommendation. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed 2-4. No - Watkins,
Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann.
Original Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes - Watkins,
Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann. No - Yenney, Larsen.
Parking Ordinance Revision -W. Pearl Street and N. 3rd Avenue
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4239, prohibiting
parking on various streets, amending section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal
Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Charter Cable Franchise Extension
Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4240, extending the
Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications (Falcon
Video Communications, L.P.) through February 1, 2016 and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote: Yes - Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Larsen.
No -Watkins.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: •
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. for approximately 15
minutes to discuss Litigation or Potential Litigation with the City Manager,
Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:51 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor D sera lark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of October, 2015
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