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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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