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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.04.01 Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2019 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. 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 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 March 18, 2019. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $2,432,482.50 ($1,540,743.33 in Check Nos. 227970-228268; $110,632.51 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 823754- 823790, 823797-823845, 823850-823887, 823894-823940, 823942-824032, 824041; $17,146.60 in Check Nos. 52471-52485; $763,960.06 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30131792-30132291). MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: • Sabrina Garcia from Downtown Pasco Development Authority formally invited City Council to the Cinco de Mayo Festival. • Emily Maloney invited City Council and staff to participate in the 3rd Annual Taco Crawl benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers • Ms. Barajas attended the Pasco Police Citizens Academy for a canine demonstration. • Mr. Watkins traveled with Councilmembers Alvarado and Barajas to Olympia to talk with Legislators. General Fund Monthly Report - February 2019 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Page 1 of 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2019 Annexation for Municipal Purposes ■ Laurie Farris inquired about future development of the area. • Tom Kidwell provided history of the adjacent property and easements controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. • Mary Mahoney discussed the removal of olive trees on the property. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4428, approving. the municipal annexation and zoning of the property between RD 52 and RD 48 north of Court Street. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. Special Permit: Fire Station #83 MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3901, granting a special permit for the location of Fire Station #83 at 5427 Road 76. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Award of Animal Control Professional Services Agreement City Council and staff discussed reporting and service levels. Mary Mahoney inquired about programs. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3902, awarding the Personal Services Agreement to the Chicle Animal Foundation for professional animal control and shelter management services. Final Assessment Roll Ordinance - Chapel Hill Blvd LID MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4429, approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement D i strict No. 150 for the construction of roadway improvements as provided by Ordinance No. 4393, and levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as shown on the assessment roll. Seconded by Mr. Alvarado. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Bid Award - Chapel Hill Blvd Extension MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the Chapel Hill Blvd Extension project to Premier Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $3,979,107.06 for the base bid and additives 1 and 2, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Seconded by Ms. Barajas. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: • Mr. Zabell announced electronic traffic safety cameras were being installed and warning signs will be up next week beginning the required notification period prior to the required warning period. • Mr. Zabell also announced Washington State Department of Transportation will begin the installation of a sound barrier wall on the east side of Highway 395 to alleviate noise for residents in Flamingo Village Mobile Home Park. • Mr. Zabell also announced Chief Bob Metzger's community farewell event on Page 2 of 3