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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.12.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 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, 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; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Oath of Office Debbie Clark, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers: Al Yenney (District 1); Rebecca Francik (District 5); Matt Watkins (At-Large, Position 6). CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated November 16, 2015 Approval of Minutes To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Meeting dated November 30, 2015 Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $5,729,118.98 ($2,064,869.38 in Check Nos. 206788-206939; $412,725.53 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 808069- 808149; 808152-808153; 808155-808204; 808207-808210; 808212-808371; $73,413.82 in Check Nos. 48743-48783; $1,170,310.25 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30088123-30089088; $2,007,800.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 198- 199). 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 $240,070.28 and, of that amount, authorize $158,410.06 be turned over for collection. Appointment to Downtown Pasco Development Authority To reappoint Michael Miller to Position No. 8 on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority(expiration date 12/20/19). Page 1 of 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 2015 Appointment of Members to Executive Committee of the Feasibility Traffic Study for Interchanges To appoint Councilmember Bob Hoffmann and Councilmember Al Yenney, representing the City Council, a member representing the Planning Commission, a member representing the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, a member representing the Port of Pasco, and a member representing Columbia Basin College for the Executive Committee of the Feasibility Traffic Study for Interchanges and, further, authorize the Mayor to make such appointments. Final Plat: Madison Park,Phase 1 (MF#FP 2015-003) To approve the Final Plat for Madison Park,Phase 1. Final Plat: Broadmoor Terrace,Phase 1 (MF#FP2015-007) To approve the Final Plat for Broadmoor Terrace, Phase 1. Final Plat: Linda Loviisa Division 2,Phase 5 (MF#FP 2015-006) To approve the Final Plat for Linda Loviisa, Division 2, Phase 5. Gordon Thomas Honeywell Federal Legislative Consulting Agreement To approve the Agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for Federal Legislative Consultant Services and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. 2016 Legislative Priorities To approve Resolution No. 3672, declaring the City's Legislative Priorities for the 2016 session of the Washington State Legislature. Cancelation of Council Meetings To cancel the December 14 and 28 Workshop meetings and the December 21 regular meeting. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Yenney participated in the Pasco School District Enterprise Week. Mr. Martinez reported on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting. Ms. Francik attended a presentation at Ruth Livingston Elementary School and the Tri-Cities Elected Leaders Reception. -- Mr. Hoffmann attended the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board meeting. Mayor Watkins noted he and Mr. Zabell were guests on Christine Brown's radio program. Page 2 of 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7,2015 HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: 2015 Operating& CIP End-of-Year Budget Amendment Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed budget amendments. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4255, amending the 2015 Annual Operating Budget of the City of Pasco by providing supplement thereto; by appropriating revenue received in excess of estimated revenues for the current year and by providing transfers and adjustment authority and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4256, amending the 2015 Capital Improvement Projects Budget, by providing a budget supplement thereto; and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Regulation of Hotels and Rooming Houses MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4257, amending PMC Chapter 5.40 "Hotels and Rooming Houses" and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Location of Wireless Communication Facilities in a C-1 Zone (MF# SP 2015-014) Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3673, approving a special permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at the southwest corner of W. Court Street and Road 68, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No - Larsen. 2016 Ad Valorem Tax Levy-Declaration of Substantial Need Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3674, authorizing the increase in property tax revenues and declaration of substantial need as provided by RCW 84.55.0101. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2016 Operating& Capital Projects Budget Ordinances- Second Reading Council and staff discussed the proposed 2016 budgets. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4250, approving the City of Pasco Annual Operating Budget for the Year 2016 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No -Hoffmann. Page 3 of 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 2015 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4251, approving the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2016 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Non-Represented Wage and Salary Plans Council&staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinances. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4258, providing for certain adjustments in the non-represented, non-management wage plan beginning January 1, 2016 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No - Hoffmann, Larsen. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4259, providing for certain adjustments in the management salary plan beginning January 1, 2016 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No -Hoffmann. NEW BUSINESS: Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment(FFE)for Police Facility MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize acceptance of the bid from Custom Office Design for specialty furniture for the Police Community Services Building in the total estimated cost of $201,269. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No -Larsen. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize additional design services in the amount of$62,500 for furniture, fixture and equipment with Terence Thornhill, Architect for the Police Community Services Building. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Professional Services Agreement with CH2M for Process Water Reuse Facility Engineering Report and Facility Plan MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement for the Process Water Reuse Facility Engineering Report and Facility Plan with CH2M and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell updated Council on DNR's progress with the second attempt to auction their property near Road 68. Ms. Francik inquired when the Community Forums will be held. Mr. Zabell noted the cost of recent ice/snow storms was $15,000. Chief Metzger reported on the'Cops and Kids'Christmas shopping event. Mr. Zabell reported the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting event will be held on December 12 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. Page 4 of 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 7, 2015 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor ebra Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of January, 2016 Page 5 of 5 .011•••.