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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 21, 2017
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Rebecca Francik, Mayor Pro -
tem.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Robert Hoffinann, Tom Larsen,
Saul Martinez and Al Yenney. Excused: Chi Flores, Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Interim Public Works Director;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Dan Dotta,
Interim Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger, Police
Chief, Bob Gear, Fire Chief, Dave Hare, Assistant Fire Chief; Dan Ford, City
Engineer; Troy Hendren, Inspection Services Manager and Michael Morales,
Economic Development Program Manager.
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 August 7,
2017 and Special Meeting dated August 5, 2017.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
To confirm reappointment of the following individuals to the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee:
• Hotel Representatives: Monica Hammerberg (Hampton Inn) and Allison
White (Sleep Inn)
• User Representatives: Colin Hastings (Pasco Chamber of Commerce)
and Hector Cruz (Visit Tri -Cities)
• City Council: Matt Watkins
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,914,026.36 ($1,397,993.13 in
Check Nos.217586-217793; $774,386.07 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 816960,
817046, 817049-817054; $56,679.16 in Check Nos. 50822-50899; $682,923.49
in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30110342-30110858; $2,044.51 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 392-394).
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
$332,503.39 and, of that amount, authorize $271,269.43 to be turned over for
collection.
Professional Services Agreement Conceptual Design Services for Fire
Station 83 & 84
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with TCA Architects Planning
for determining conceptual design approaches for Fire Stations 83 and 84.
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Accept Work - Pasco Specialty Kitchen Flooring
To approve Resolution No. 3785, accepting the work performed by Great
Floors LLC, for the Pasco Specialty Kitchen Facility Improvements Project.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes -
Yenney, Francik, Hoffmann, Martinez. No - Larsen.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Daniel Colon, 1912 N. 4th Ave., commented on the Concerts in the Park. He is
also concerned about the high fees charged by the City's collection agency and
noted the garbage bins behind his residence need to be rotated more often.
Russell Glatt, 5 Sunflower Ct., reported on his meeting with the City and Union
Gospel Mission representatives to address the concerns of downtown
businesses with the new Union Gospel Mission location.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney reported on a special Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund
meeting and attended the solar eclipse event at Osprey Pointe.
Mayor Pro -tem Francik reported on the solar eclipse viewing at Columbia
Basin College.
Mr. Larsen safely watched the solar eclipse.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A Portion of Octave St & AutoPlex Way (MF# VAC 2017-
003)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed vacation.
Mayor Pro -tem Francik declared the Public Hearing open to consider the
proposed vacation.
Tom Kidwell, 4320 Riverhaven, asked why this vacation is needed.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to continue the hearing for the proposed
vacation for a portion of W. Octave Street and Autoplex Way to 7:00 pm
Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Acceptance of Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) Grant
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to approve Resolution No. 3786, approving the
acceptance of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
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(SAFER) Grant awarded by the US Department of Homeland Security Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Demolition at 827 S. Elm Street (MF# EXEC 2017-019)
Council and staff discussed the details of proposed contract.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to award the demolition bid for 827 S. Elm to
M & M Excavation, LLC, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute
the demolition contract. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote: Yes - Yenney, Francik, Hoffmann, Martinez. No -
Larsen.
Professional Services Agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc. for the
Capital Facility Plan/Engineering Report for the Process Water Resource
Facility (PWRF)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to approve the Professional Services
Agreement with PACE Engineers, Inc. for design services for the Process
Water Resource Facility Plan and, further, authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted the August 28 Workshop meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. to
allow time for the Capital Improvement Plan discussion.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
APPROVED:
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of September, 2017
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