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Home My WebLink About2018.01.16 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Interim Public Works Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Dan Dotta, Interim Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief and Bob Gear, 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 Regular Meeting dated December 4, 2017 and Special Meetings dated December 11, 2017 and January 8, 2018. Final Plat: Ellie Estates (MF#FP 2017-011) To approve the Final Plat for Ellie Estates. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $11,865,055.82 ($4,167,703.77 in Check Nos. 219524-220208; $1,699,748.45 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 818882-818883, 818888-819010, 819015-819233, 819289-819294, 819297- 819299; $91,254.43 in Check Nos. 51299-51382; $2,413,752.22 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30114883-30116338; $3,492,596.95 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 427-442). To approve bad debt write-off for the month of November 2017 for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of$209,726.20 and, of that amount, authorize $154,402.70 to be turned over for collection. To approve bad debt write-off for the month of December 2017 for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of$302,079.58 and, of that amount, authorize $245,198.91 to be turned over for collection. This item was removed from the Consent —' Agenda and moved to Item 10(c) - New Business. Dedication Deed: Right-of-Way for a Portion of Sunset Trail (MF# DEED 2017-010) To accept the deed from Jeffery Tucksen and Poppi Raymen for a portion of the Sunset Trail right-of-way. Page 1 of 6 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2018 MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Victor Epperly, Kennewick, WA spoke about the Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District and HB 2251 and urged the Pasco City Council to support this bill. Jeffrey Robinson, lives in Councilmember Milne's District, discussed the importance of considering an Inclusivity Resolution and to put aside prejudices and welcome all. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mayor Watkins discussed his attendance at the Benton Franklin Transit Meeting last week and the service changes that were implemented last fall. Thus far they have been well received. Mr. Alvarado mentioned that he attended his first BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee last week. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: CDBG Program Section 108 Guaranteed Loan Program (MF# BGAP 2017-007) Council and staff discussed the proposed resolution. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3814, authorizing the submission of application and agreement and certifications to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Sharma Rezone from R-1 to R-4 (MF#Z 2017-007) Mr. Kerr explained the details of Council's role in Quasi-Judicial matters. Mayor Watkins disclosed he received emails and stopped reading them. He also saw something on a website regarding this matter. Mr. Martinez disclosed he received emails but could proceed objectively. Mr. Serrano disclosed he received emails, viewed website comments and remained unbiased. Mr. Maloney disclosed he received emails. Mr. Milne disclosed he received emails as well. There were no objections to their participation. Mr. Kerr said the email would be made a part of the record. Mayor Watkins asked if anyone present would like to rebut and no one came forward. Page 2 of 6 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2018 Mr. White explained the details of the proposed rezone. Council and staff discussed the record. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4376, rezoning Tax Parcel #115-180-064 from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-4 (High Density Residential), and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No - Serrano. City Council Representation on Boards and Committees MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3815, confirming Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to various Boards and Committees for years 2018-2019. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit: Location of a CITC Vocational School in a C-1 Zone (MF# SP2017-023) Mayor Watkins mentioned this was another Quasi-Judicial matter. Mr. White explained the details of the proposed special permit. Council and staff discussed the record. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3816, approving a special permit for the location of a Vocational School in a C-1 zoning district at 5804 Road 90 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Oregon Ave Corridor, No. 12002 - Supplement with CH2M Council and staff discussed the supplement. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the final Supplement of the Professional Services Agreement for the design services of the Oregon Avenue Corridor project with CH2M, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Purchase and Sales Agreement with DNR Council and staff discussed the proposed agreement. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the purchase and sale agreement with DNR authorizing the purchase of the water right S3-28876(A) for $105,525 and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Bills and Communications Council and staff discussed the details of Bills and Communications including a presentation on bad debt write-offs by Ms. Sigdel. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve claims in the total amount of $11,865,055.82 ($4,167,703.77 in Check Nos. 219524-220208; $1,699,748.45 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 818882-818883, 818888-819010, 819015-819233, 819289-819294, 819297-819299; $91,254.43 in Check Nos. 51299-51382; Page 3 of 6 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 16, 2018 $2,413,752.22 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30114883-30116338; $3,492,596.95 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 427-442); approve bad debt write-off for the month of November 2017 for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of$209,726.20 and, of that amount, authorize $154,402.70 to be turned over for collection; and approve bad debt write-off for the month of December 2017 for Utility Billing, — Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of$302,079.58 and, of that amount, authorize $245,198.91 to be turned over for collection. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:18 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to consider acquisition of real estate and discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager and City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:41 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 60/tLeit Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk PASSED and ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2018. Page 4 of 6