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SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 30, 2015
CALL TO ORDER:
The Special 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, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
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; Dan Ford, Acting Public Works Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief,
and Dave Hare, Fire Battalion Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Consent to Transfer of TV Franchise Agreement
To approve Resolution No. 3671, conditionally consenting to the transfer of the
TV Franchise Agreement from Charter Communications, Inc., to (its
subsidiary) CCH1, LLC and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement related thereto.
-- 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:
Shilo Morgan, 1827 W. Octave, owner of Lucky Leaf, inquired how much the
City has spent on retail marijuana ban enforcement action.
Christy McNeely, 608 Davenport, Richland, encouraged Council to consider
new information about the medical uses for marijuana.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2016 Operating& Capital Projects Budget Ordinances
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the 2016
Operating &Capital Projects Budget Ordinances.
David Milne, 10002 W. Court St., inquired about the cost of a SEPA Study
included in the budget.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Council discussed the details of the proposed budgets.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4250, for
consideration of the City of Pasco Annual Operating Budget for the Year 2016.
Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 30, 2015
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4251, for
consideration of the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2016.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Utility Rate Adjustments (Sanitary Sewer and Water)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4252 amending
Chapter 3.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code effective January 1, 2016 regarding
sewer and water utility rates and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ambulance Utility Rate Adjustment
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4253, amending PMC
Section 3.07.010 'Ambulance,' adjusting the Ambulance Utility fees and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried 5-2. No - Larsen, Hoffmann.
Revenue Bonds for Waterworks Utility
Alan Dashen, Northwest Municipal Advisors, explained the details of the bond
issuance.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4254, relating to the
waterworks utility of the City, including the sanitary sewerage system and the
system of storm or surface water sewers as a part thereof; specifying, adopting
and ordering the carrying out of a system or plan of additions to and
betterments and extensions of the waterworks utility of the City; providing for
the issuance of one or more series of water and sewer revenue bonds of the City
in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $ 15,000,000 for the purpose
of providing the funds necessary (a) to pay all or a portion of the costs of
carrying out the plan of additions, (b) to make a deposit to the debt service
reserve account, (c) to refund and redeem outstanding water and sewer revenue
bonds of the City and (d) to pay the costs of issuance and sale of the bonds and
the administrative costs of the refunding; fixing or setting parameters with
respect to certain terms and covenants of the bonds; appointing the City's
designated representative to approve the final terms of the sale of the bonds;
and providing for other related matters and, further authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
2015 Operating & CIP End-of-Year Budget Amendment
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed 2015 budget
amendments.
No action was taken. Adoption of the 2015 budget amendments is scheduled for
the December 7th Regular meeting.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 30, 2015
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted the possible dates for the 2016 Council Retreat.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Clar �ty Clerk ,
PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of December, 2015
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