HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.10.03 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 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;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community
Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development
Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief
and Dave Hare, Assistant 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 City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Watkins introduced Sam Loza, who will be available as Spanish
Interpreter.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated September
19, 2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $1,857,426.00 ($1,138,909.52 in
Check Nos. 211998-212257; $718,516.48 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 812078,
812107-812242, 812246-812292, 812295-812296, 812299-812564);
$47,929.65 in Check Nos. 49817-49877; $625,947.85 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 30098789-30099293; $2,000.00 in Electronic Transfer No. 294.
Professional Services Agreement for Preliminary Level Design of Chapel
Hill Boulevard and Road 76 Extensions
To approve the Professional Services Agreement for the Preliminary Level
Design of Chapel Hill Boulevard and Road 76 Extensions with TranTech
Engineering, LLC and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
To approve the allocation of 2017 Lodging Tax receipts as recommended by
the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as shown in the minutes of September
19, 2016.
Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2016
Downtown Pasco Development Authority Appointment
To appoint Sean Gehlen to position No. 1 on the Downtown Pasco
Development Authority Board and, further, authorize revision of the term
expiration date to 12/20/19.
Final Acceptance: Park Street Revitalization
To adopt Resolution No. 3732, accepting work performed by Big D's
Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc., under contract for the Phase 1 of the Park
Street Revitalization project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Yard and Business of the Month Awards
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for September 2016
"Yard of the Month" and "Business Appearance of the Month" to:
• Juan&Mirna Luna, 3302 Estrella Drive
• Penny Schultz, 4321 W. Irving Street
• Greg&Rose LeBrun, 512 Road 47
• Brook& Heidi Newell, 8521 Roberts Drive
• U Pull It Auto Parts, 802 S. Oregon Avenue ....
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Watkins acknowledged a Boy Scout from Pasco Troop #911 in
attendance.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended a special Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Board
meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
Ms. Francik reported on the LULAC Candidate Forum and the Master Singers
Concert at the Hanford B Reactor National Historic Landmark.
Mr. Yenney reported on the LULAC Candidate Forum.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
City Council District Boundaries Public Hearing
Mayor Watkins noted translation services are available.
Mr. Strebel explained the details of the proposed boundaries.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
boundaries.
Page 2 of 3
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 3, 2016
Mark MacFarlan, 6208 W. Argent Rd., noted some of the districts look
like they serve Council's needs rather than the citizen's needs.
Tom Kidwell, 4320 W. Riverhaven, would like paper copies of the
proposed district maps.
Brad Peck, 200 Road 34, complimented Council on their efforts in
balancing the district boundaries.
Gabriel Portugal, 804 Road 52, explained his support for Mission 8.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed boundaries.
Council directed staff to prepare two ordinances, one with the Mission 7 option
& one with the Mission 8 option for consideration at the October 10th Special
Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bid Award: Midland Lane Extension (South of Sandifur Parkway)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the Midland Lane Extension (South of
Sandifur Parkway) project to Premier Excavation Inc. in the amount of
._ $412,297.58 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 reported there are 11 applicants for the Council District 4 vacancy.
Council agreed to form a committee to narrow down the number of applicants
to be interviewed at a future Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
1,0 /7-)
/. . " . c
Matt Watkins, Mayor - •ra lark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of October, 2016
Page 3 of 3
a