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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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;
Eric Ferguson, Acting 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. for approximately 30
minutes to discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager,
Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:00 p.m.
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 September 6,
2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $1,826,273.45 ($1,186,687.57 in
Check Nos. 211778-211997; $639,585.88 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 811939,
812080, 812244-812245, 812293-812294, 812297-812298); $68,701.60 in
Check Nos. 49736-49816; $660,784.41 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30098272-
30098788; $16,669.93 in Electronic Transfer No. 288-292).
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
$242,725.70 and, of that amount, authorize $183,197.82 be turned over for
collection.
2017 HOME Annual Work Plan and Allocation (MF#BGAP 2016-004)
To approve Resolution No. 3729, approving Federal 2017 HOME Annual
Work Plan and Allocation,per the Planning Commission recommendation.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Presentation of Proclamation for "Read with a Child Week"
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Sara Schwan, Executive Director,
The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia, proclaiming
September 18-24, 2016 "Read with a Child Week."
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Zahra Roach, Planning Commission member, 9711 Nottingham Dr., requested
that Planning Commission notices be provided in Spanish as well as English.
Gabriel Portugal, 804 Road 52, noted using certified translators would assure
accurate information is conveyed.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Ms. Francik, Mr. Martinez and Mayor Watkins attended the Regional Public
Facilities District meeting.
Ms. Francik reported on the recent Taco Sprint event in downtown Pasco.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
2017-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3730, approving the
Capital Improvement Plan for calendar years 2017-2022. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Shoreline Master Program Approval (MF# PLAN 2013-001)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4314, approving the
Shoreline Master Program Update and adopting PMC Title 29 Shoreline Master
Program, and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Work Plan
and Allocations (MF# BGAP 2016-003)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3731, approving the
Program Year 2017 Community Development Block Grant Allocations and
Annual Work Plan per the Planning Commission recommendation. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alternative City Council Voting System
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed voting system options.
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MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to direct staff to prepare for submission of a 6-1
voting system for City Council elections to the Federal Court. Mr. Hoffmann
seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes - Watkins,
Francik, Hoffmann, Larsen, Martinez. No - Yenney.
Mr. Strebel noted a public hearing on potential district boundaries is scheduled
for October 3rd, with Council adopting district boundaries on October 10th.
He also noted applications for the District 4 vacancy are due September 30th,
with interviews and an appointment to be made no later than October 24th.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor i ra C ar , City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of October, 2016
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