HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.10.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 15, 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, and Matt Watkins. Excused: Pete Serrano and David Milne.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White,
Community&Economic Development Director;Richa Sigdel,Finance Director;
Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger,
Police Chief; Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief; Mary Heather Ames, Senior
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 October 1,
2018.
Bills and Communications
— To approve claims in the total amount of$3,129,012.39 ($1,826,730.50 in Check
Nos. 224944-225282; $503,213.35 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 822296, 822336-
822340, 822387-822388, 822405; $33,067.98 in Check Nos. 52226-52257;
$762,110.12 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30125664-30126191; $3,890.44 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 521-525).
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 $220,105.38
and, of that amount, authorize $134,018.53 to be turned over for collection.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
To approve the allocation of 2019 Lodging Tax receipts as recommended by the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as shown in the minutes of August 21, 2018.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms.
Barajas seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Mr. Zabell introduced Griselda Garcia, Senior Accountant, a new hire for the
Finance Department formerly with the State Auditor's Office.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
• Antonio Costa, Local 59 member, hopes the City will utilize area
contractors for the Lewis Street Overpass project.
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• Jerry Hammond - Journeyman Carpenter and resident since 1959 also
commented on supporting local workers.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
• Mr. Martinez attended the Lewis Street Overpass Open House. Great —
turnout. Also attended the Open House for the Argent Fire Station.
Attended the AWC Meeting Thursday night regarding local and regional
issues including mental health.
• Mr. Maloney attended the Ruckelshaus meeting last Tuesday for updates
to planning framework.
• Ruben Alvarado also attended the AWC Meeting. It was encouraging to
have all the Pasco representation there. Also, he was at the BFCOG
Policy Advisory Committee Meeting where they reviewed the
transportation improvement program.
• Ms. Barajas attended the AWC Meeting and liked the positive feedback.
• Mr. Watkins commented that at the Benton Franklin Transit Meeting the
recent demo routes were exceeding expectations.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Special Permit Appeal: Mor-Stor Mini Storage Expansion in a C-1 Zone
(MF# APPL 2018-002)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue the Closed Record Hearing to the
November 19, 2018 Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Special Permit: Location of Wireless Communication Facilities in a C-1
Zone (MF# SP 2018-008)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3867, granting a
special permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at 115 South
10th Avenue. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
Boating Facilities Program Grant- Authorizing Resolution
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3869, authorizing
the Administrative & Community Services Director to act as the authorized
representative/agent on behalf of our organization and to legally bind our
organization with respect to the above project for which we seek grant funding
assistance managed through the Recreation and Conservation Office. Mr. _
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Final Project Acceptance- 2017 Trail Rehabilitation
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Resolution No. 3870, accepting work
performed by Arrow Concrete and Asphalt Specialties, Inc., under contract for
the 2017 Trail Rehabilitation project. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Final Project Acceptance - WWTP Immediate Needs Electrical
Improvements
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Resolution No. 3871, accepting work
performed by Northpoint Electrical Contracting, Inc., under contract for the
WWTP Immediate Needs Electrical Improvements project. Ms. Barajas
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Electronic Traffic Control
Rick Willing with Redflex, Inc., gave a presentation on Electronic Traffic
Control and answered Council questions. Council did not make a motion to
approve the Redflex Contract to allow staff to make further adjustments. It will
be brought back for consideration at a future meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell attended the Ruckelshaus Meeting with Jacob Gonzalez, Senior
Planner. It was well facilitated. He also complimented wastewater treatment
plant staff on their fourth year of perfect compliance with the Department of
Ecology.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of November 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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