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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Chi Flores, Rebecca Francik, Robert Hoffmann, Tom
Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, 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,
Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Dave Hare, Assistant 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 November 7,
2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $1,947,702.43 ($1,147,508.48 in
Check Nos. 212865-213029; $800,193.95 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 813020,
813110-813120); $34,912.25 in Check Nos. 50008-50036; $635,511.42 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30100831-30101336; $139,296.20 in Electronic
Transfer No. 307-313.
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
$274,376.20 and, of that amount, authorize $209,544.69 be turned over for
collection.
Professional Services Agreement - Peanuts Park Master Plan
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with KPG Interdisciplinary
Design for the Peanuts Park Master Plan. and, further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement.
Annexation: Barker Annexation (MF# ANX 2016-002)
To set 7:00 pm, January 3, 2017 as the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the Barker annexation petition.
Street Vacation: A Portion of Industrial Place (MF# VAC 2016-010)
To approve Resolution No. 3738, a resolution setting 7:00 P.M., Tuesday,
January 3, 2017, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider
vacating a portion of Industrial Place.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Street Vacation: A Portion of E. Clark Street (MF# VAC 2016-011)
To approve Resolution No. 3739, a resolution setting 7:00 P.M., Tuesday,
January 3, 2017, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider
vacating a portion of East Clark 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:
Mr. Zabell reported the Pasco Police Department has been awarded the
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Accreditation. Chief
Metzger explained the details of the Accreditation.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
David Cortinas, 4116 Road 105, reported on the Latino Coalition Forum held
on Saturday.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Flores reported on the TRIDEC Board meeting and the Youth of the Year
Community Service Award Luncheon.
Mayor Watkins attended the Latino Coalition Forum and the Benton -Franklin
Council of Governments Board meeting.
Resolution - Religious Freedom
Council & staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to not consider the proposed Resolution. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes -
Watkins, Yenney, Flores, Francik, Martinez. No - Hoffmann, Larsen.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2017 Operating & Capital Projects Budget Ordinances
Mr. Zabell presented a summary of the proposed budgets.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
2017 Operating and Capital Projects Budget.
Russell Glatt, 5 Sunflower Ct., commented on the proposed budgets.
Thomas Granbois, 202 N. 8th Ave., commented on the proposed staff
increase.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public
Hearing closed.
Council discussed the proposed budgets.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 21, 2016
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4317, for
consideration of the City of Pasco Annual Operating Budget for the Year 2017.
Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4318, for
consideration of the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2017.
Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The second reading of the budgets and a public hearing will be held on
December 5, 2016.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
2017 Legislative Priorities
Mr. Zabell explained the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3741, declaring the
City's legislative priorities for the 2017 session of the Washington State
Legislature. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
DPDA Lease of City Property
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Lease Agreement with the
Downtown Pasco Development Authority and further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
DPDA Funding Agreement
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the 2017/2018 Funding Agreement
with the Downtown Pasco Development Authority and further, authorize the
City Manager to execute the Agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Bid Award: Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Sludge Drying Bed
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant
Sludge Drying Bed project to C&E Trenching, LLC, in the amount of
$127,000.17 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
Bid Award: Butterfield Water Treatment Plant 24 in. Valve Replacement
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant
24 in. Valve Replacement project to C&E Trenching, LLC, in the amount of
$335,515.65 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
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Bid Award: 2016 Sewer Line Repairs
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the 2016 Sewer Line Repairs project
to Moreno & Nelson Construction, Corp. in the amount of $30,907.56 and,
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. White reported that the parcels offered at the DNR Public Land Auction
sold for more than expected.
Mr. Terway reported that holiday decorations are going up at 20 intersections
around town and lighted trees will be put up in Volunteer Park and Peanuts
Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
APPROVED:
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
A)Qw-
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PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of December, 2016
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