HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.08.15 Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 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,
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; Abroad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance
Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Colleen Chapin,
Human Resources Manager.
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 August 1,
2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,522,995.92 ($1,949,960.05 in
Check Nos. 211231-211430; $1,573,035.87 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
811673, 811732-811739, 811742, 811791; $69,310.49 in Check Nos. 49566-
49651; $675,443.96 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30097260-30097769;
$14,566.66 in Electronic Transfer No. 281-285).
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
$185,859.78 and, of that amount, authorize $142,301.45 be turned over for
collection.
Final Plat: Columbia Villas, Phase 3 (MF# FP2016-011)
To approve the final plat for Columbia Villas, Phase 3.
Regional Hotel/Motel Commission Appointment
To reappoint Vijay Patel (Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites) to a two-year
tern on the Tri -Cities Regional Hotel/Motel Commission, term to expire
August 31, 2018.
Final Acceptance: Wastewater Treatment Plant Caustic Soda
Improvements Project
To approve Resolution No. 3723, accepting work performed by Industrial
Constructors, Inc., under contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Caustic
Soda Improvements Project.
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MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended the Pasco Fire Department Badging Ceremony.
Mr. Hoffmann and Ms. Francik commented on the Convoy of Hope event.
Ms. Francik reported on the CBC Student Housing Architectural Committee
meeting.
Mayor Watkins reported on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A Portion of Nevada Ave., Wyoming Ave., Utah Ave. and
Superior St. (MF# VAC 2016-009)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
vacation.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins
declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4311, vacating portions
of Nevada Avenue, Wyoming Avenue, Utah Avenue and Superior Street and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Repeal of Juvenile Curfew
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4312, repealing
Chapter 9.84 "Juvenile Curfew" and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion tamed 4-2. No - Hoffmann, Larsen.
Land Sale - Broadway Blvd Property
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3724, approving the
sale of certain real property on Broadway Blvd. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed Consent Decree, Response to ACLU Voting Rights Act (VRA)
Complaint
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Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed Consent Decree.
Ms. Morfin, 1115 W. Irving, inquired why this remedy has taken so long.
Nicolas Zavala, 4804 Sirocco Dr., appreciates Council's efforts and believes
this will benefit the whole community.
Leo Perales, Kennewick, member of Latino Coalition of Tri -Cities, encouraged
Council to enter into a full Consent Decree with the ACLU.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the City Attorney to jointly file,
with the ACLU, in the case of Bertha Aranda Glatt v City of Pasco, the
proposed Consent Decree in substantially the form presented. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with Pasco Police Officers Association
Council and staff discussed the details of the CBA.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the Pasco Police Officers Association for years 2016-2018 and,
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted discussion of the City Council vacancy is scheduled for the
August 22 workshop meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
APPROVED:
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
D ra lark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of September, 2016
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