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.
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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.
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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
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