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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 16,2016
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins,Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen,
Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Mike Garrison, Saul Martinez.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Eric Ferguson, Acting City Attorney; 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.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 1,
2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,907,289.00 ($1,516,260.37 in
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Check Nos. 208213-28451; $1,747,433.14 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 809009,
809072-809078, 809155-809157, 809217; $29,643.89 in Check Nos. 48953-
48980; $590,832.45 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30090981-30091455;
$2,023,119.15 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 220-226.
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
$206,033.86 and, of that amount, authorize $133,062.60 be turned over for
collection.
Oregon Ave Corridor- Supplemental Agreement#4 with CH2M
To approve Supplement #4 of the Professional Services Agreement for the
design services of the Oregon Avenue Corridor Project with CH2M and,
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Street Vacation: A Portion of S.Walnut Ave. (MF#VAC 2016-002)
To approve Resolution No. 3691, a resolution setting 7:00 P.M., Monday,
March 21, 2016, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider
vacating a portion of South Walnut Avenue.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS- OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Felix Vargas, 900 Rd. 64, commented on the open discussions at the
Community Forum and the Zambrano-Montes incident.
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Gabriel Portugal, 804 Rd. 52, representing the Pasco Latino Coalition,
discussed district based elections.
Jeremy Peterson, 1414 W. 6th Ave., Kennewick, commented on events of the
past year and will be presenting some possible solutions this year.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: '-'
Mayor Watkins reported on a LIGO event and the Ben-Franklin Transit Board
meeting.
Mr. Yenney commented on the large turnout for the Community Forum at
TRAC.
Ms. Francik attended the Community Forum and the Fire Pension Board
meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee
meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Community Forum.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Annexation: Thorne Annexation (MF#ANX 2016-001)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed annexation.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
annexation.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins
declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION A: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4269, an Ordinance
relating to annexation and annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco
and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION B: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4270, an Ordinance
of the City of Pasco, Washington, assigning zoning to the Thome Annexation
Area as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Department of Ecology Loan Refinancing
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed Ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4268, relating to
contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of a not
to exceed $4,025,000 principal amount limited tax general obligation bond to
provide funds to repay the City's outstanding loan from the Department of
Ecology and to pay the costs of issuance and sale of the bond; fixing or setting
parameters with respect to certain terms and covenants of the bond; appointing
the City's designated representative to approve the final terms of the sale of the
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bond; and providing for other related matters and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution Supporting Continued Collaboration and Cooperation between
Benton and Franklin Counties on Joint Programs, Services or Activities
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed Resolution.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to approve Resolution No. 3692, supporting the
continued collaboration and cooperation of Benton and Franklin Counties on
joint programs, services or activities where economic efficiencies exist. Ms.
Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Water Rescue Program
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed program.
Mr. Hoffmann proposed establishing a community fund to supplement the
program. Council concurred.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to establish a Water Rescue Program within the
Pasco Fire Department. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Bid Award: Oregon Avenue Waterline
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Oregon Avenue
Waterline project to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc. in the amount of
$1,091,826.93 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted the next Community Forum is February 17th and the Business
Forum is February 19th. He also updated Council on the status of the
MATRICS project.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of March, 2016
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