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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19, 2016
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 and Matt Watkins. Excused: Al Yenney.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director and Bob
Metzger, Police Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Brayden Dyck,
representing Boy Scout Troop No. 911.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 4,
2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve 2015 claims in the total amount of$1,633,222.42 ($1,629,620.92 in
Check Nos. (listing attached); $3,601.50 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 808783.
To approve 2016 claims in the total amount of$2,213,629.81 ($1,006,598.52 in
Check Nos. (listing attached); $542,593.13 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 808738-
808782, 808784-808797; $59,945.82 in Check Nos. 48899-48927; $592,247.63
in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30090038-30090515; $12,244.71 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 212-217.
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
$267,511.41 and, of that amount, authorize $178,714.23 be turned over for
collection.
Final Plat: Tierra Vida No.2,Phase 1 (MF#FP 2015-005)
To approve the final plat for Tierra Vida No. 2, Phase 1.
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. Watkins reported he and Mr. Zabell meet with State Legislators in
Olympia.
Mr. Hoffmann attended the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee
meeting.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 19,2016
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Repeal PMC Chapter 3.88 "Demands"
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4260, repealing
Chapter 3.88 of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. --
Amend PMC 8.02 Animal Control-Refusal to Redeem
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4261, amending
Section 8.02.130 "Interference with Officers - Failure to Redeem - Frauds";
creating a new Section 8.02.135 "Refusal to Redeem"; and amending Section
8.02.360 "Penalty Provisions" of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Charter Cable Franchise Extension
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4262, extending the
Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications (Falcon
Video Communications, L.P.) through July 31, 2016 and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No -
Watkins.
City Council Representation on Boards and Committees
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3681, confirming
Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to various Boards and Committees.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted the dates of the upcoming Community Forums and reported
on the meeting with State Legislators in Olympia, including an update on the
Road 68/DNR property and the MATRICS project.
Mayor Watkins noted he and other Councilmembers will be attending the AWC
"City Action Days" next week.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:16 p.m. for approximately 15
minutes to discuss collective bargaining strategy and proposals with the City
Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:32 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins,Mayor i e.ra C ark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of February, 2016
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