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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 18, 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, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and
Al Yenney. Excused: Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen and Mike Garrison.
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; Richa Sigdel, Finance
Director; Bob Metzger,Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Columbia River
Young Marines.
Mayor Watkins thanked the Columbia River Young Marines for their
continuous service to the City of Pasco in support of our community events.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 5, 2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $8,342,215.45 ($1,851,924.11 in
Check Nos. 210723-210978; $763,084.62 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 811234,
811328-811333; $58,868.62 in Check Nos. 49414-49486; $605,383.73 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30096256-30096758; $5,062,954.37 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 269-279).
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
$222,808.74 and, of that amount, authorize $150,578.57 be turned over for
collection.
Street Vacation: A Portion of Nevada Ave.,Wyoming Ave., Utah Ave., and
Superior St. (MF#VAC 2016-009)
To approve Resolution No. 3719, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 15, 2016,
._ as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating portions of
Nevada Avenue,Wyoming Avenue, Utah Avenue and Superior Street.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Jacob Gonzalez, President, Downtown Pasco Development Authority,
introduced their new Executive Director, Luke Hallowell.
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Kim Shugart, Senior Vice-President, Visit Tri-Cities, introduced Glen Swantek
and Lauren Hilliard with Merje, who presented an Introduction to Wayfinding
in the Tri-Cities.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney reported on the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board
meeting.
Ms. Francik welcomed the Prince Hall Masons of Washington Convention to
Pasco and attended the Grand Opening of the Hampton Inn & Suites and Bill
McCurley Subaru.
Mayor Watkins reported on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting.
Mr. Zabell explained the details of the General Fund Operating Statement
through June 2016.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street & Easement Vacation: Street Right-of-Way and Street Easement
between Rd 92 and Rd 96 (MF#VAC 2016-007)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed vacation.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing reopened to consider the proposed
vacation.
Tom Kidwell, 4320 Riverhaven, requested this item be postponed 2 weeks.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the Public Hearing to August 1. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried 3-1. No - Watkins
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Impact Fee Deferral System
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4307, providing for the
deferral of impact fees; amending Section 3.07.100 "Planning Permits";
Enacting Section 3.132.035 "Definitions"; Amending Section 3.132.060 "Time
of Payment of Impact Fee"; and Repealing Section 3.133.040 "School Impact
Deferral Option" and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted a ceremony recognizing the Public Works and Parks crews
who worked on the Downtown Tree Safety Project will be held in Peanuts Park
on Friday, July 22 at 10:45 a.m. He also noted a Council representative is
needed for the Architectural Committee reviewing the CBC Student Housing
plans.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:49 p.m. for approximately 45
minutes to establish sales price or lease amount of real estate, discuss litigation
or potential litigation and discuss collective bargaining strategies with the City
Manager, Deputy City Manager and City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:35 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Clark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 1st day of August, 2016
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