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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.01.23 Council MinutesMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 2017 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, Saul Martinez and Matt Watkins. Excused: Tom Larsen, Al Yenney. Staff present: Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Dan Ford, City Engineer. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by a member of Boy Scout Troop 911. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 3, 2017. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $3,090,122.96 ($1,967,196.20 in Check Nos. 213817-214076; $448,870.43 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 813703-831704, 813753-813756); $26,890.23 in Check Nos. 50131-50157; $633,985.71 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30102839-30103335; $13,180.39 in Electronic Transfer No. 331-336. 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 $74,569.09 and, of that amount, authorize $30,180.54 be turned over for collection. Rezone Appeal: Rezone from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business) (MF# APPL 2017-001) To set 7:00 p.m., February 21, 2017, as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation under Master File # APPL 2017-001. Downtown Facade Improvement Program To approve Resolution No. 3747, amending Resolution No. 2889 authorizing the establishment of a program to improve the fagades of buildings located in the downtown area of Pasco. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Page 1 of 3 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 2017 HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment Mr. Ford explained the details of the proposed TIP amendment. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed TIP amendment. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3748, approving the amendment to the Transportation Improvement Plan 2017-2022. Mr. Flores seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Reestablishment of the Finance Director Position MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4334, amending Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.12 Finance Manager, 2.12.010 Duties, 2.12.020 Oath of Office, and 2.16.030 Bonds and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3749, delegating to the Finance Director authority to legally bind the City of Pasco, Washington for the sole purpose of requesting Federal Reimbursement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Dwelling units on the upper floors of a building within a C-2 zone (MF#SP 2016-015) Council and staff discussed the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3750, denying a special permit for long-term dwelling units on the upper floors of a building located at 414 W. Columbia Street. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Basin Disposal Rate Increase Council and staff discussed the proposed rate increase. Darrick Dietrich, President, Basin Disposal, Inc., explained the details of the proposed rate increase. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the proposed BDI, Inc., rate increase and, further, to authorize staff to provide public notice of the same. Mr. Flores seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Page 2 of 3 MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 2017 Bid Award — Columbia Water Supply Project Mr. Ford explained the details of the proposed project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the Columbia Water Supply project to Apollo, Inc. in the amount of $7,583,538.00 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. APPROVED: Matt Watkins, Mayor ATTEST: Sandy Ken orthy, Interim City erk PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of February, 2017 Page 3 of 3