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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 19, 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, Tom Larsen, Saul
Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Robert Hoffinann.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Rick Terway, Interim Public Works Director; Dan
Dotta, Interim Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White,
Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance
Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief, Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Dan Ford, City
Engineer and Mary Heather Ames, Sr. Civil Engineer.
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 June 5, 2017.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,708,186.96 ($3,291,528.10 in
Check Nos. 216486-216707; $304,051.98 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 815959-
815965; $39,993.68 in Check Nos. 50507-50571; $668,922.35 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30108288-30108798; $403,690.85 in Electronic Transfer No.
367-373).
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
$241,371.50 and, of that amount, authorize $153,632.16 be turned over for
collection.
Downtown Pasco Development Authority Appointments
To reappoint Rolando Rodriguez to Position No. 2 and Jacob Gonzalez to
Position No. 3, and appoint Anthony Contreras to Position No. 4, all with the
expiration date of 12/2020; and appoint Sabrina Barrera to Position No. 5, with
the expiration date of 12/2018.
Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco for Fire Suppression Feasibility
Study
To approve entering in to the Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco for Fire
Suppression Feasibility Study and, further, authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement.
Letter Regarding Possible Re -Conveyance of Rivershore Property from
USACE
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To approve the letter in support of reconveyance of the US Army Corps of
Engineers rivershore property and, further, authorize the Mayor to execute the
letter.
Support for Small Modular Reactor Component
To authorize the Mayor's signature on the letter of support for small modular
reactor component manufacturing.
Ratification of Bid Award - WWTP Immediate Needs Electrical Package
To ratify the City Manager's award of the WWTP Immediate Needs Mechanical
Project to NorthPoint Electrical Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $82,495.82.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Presentation of Proclamation for "Juneteenth Day"
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to the following Juneteenth
Boardmembers: Edmon Daniels, Hazel Daniels, Vanis Daniels, Ronnie
Campbell and Cecilia Randolph, declaring June 19, 2017 "Juneteenth Day."
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Darleen Armijo, representing her parents who live in Pasco, is concerned about
someone growing a large garden at an abandoned property in the city limits.
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Mr. Yenney reported on the Juneteenth Parade.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program 2018-2023
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
resolution.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins
declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3775, adopting the
revised and extended Comprehensive Street, Storm Drain and Bridge Programs
for the City of Pasco for the years 2018-2023. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance modifying PMC 10.56 "Parking - Streets Restricted"
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Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
JUNE 19, 2017
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4351, amending
Chapter 10.56, Sections (Table of Contents) of the Pasco Municipal Code;
amending Section 10.56.080 Schedule III - Parking Prohibited at All Times on
Certain Streets of the Pasco Municipal Code; adding a new section 10.56.150
Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets - 30 Minutes of the Pasco Municipal
Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Consideration of Benton County Emergency Services Transition and Buy -
In Agreement
Mr. Zabell explained the details of the proposed agreement and the next steps.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Benton County Emergency
Services Transition and Buy -In Agreement and, further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell updated Council on the General Fund Operating Statement, the disc
golf course, and the geocaching event at Sacajawea State Park.
Council and staff discussed the removal of numerous trees due to fire blight.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
APPROVED:
MatGWatkins,� Mayor
ATTEST:
Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of July, 2017
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