HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.06.04 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Joe
Jackson, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Crary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan
Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works
Director; David McDonald, City Planner and Denis Austin, Police Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 21, 2007.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,273,465.39 ($94,155.06 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 4748 and 4751 and, $1,179,310.33 consisting of Claim Warrants
numbered 160528 through 160701).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,591,511.60, Voucher Nos. 36233 through
36341; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30016742 through 30017232.
(c) Appointments to Parks & Recreation Advisory Council:
To reappoint Duane Taber to Position No. 4;to appoint Michael Mathews to Position No.
6, and Curt Shaw to Position No. 7 (all with the expiration date of 2/2/10)to the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Council.
(d) City Website Redesign:
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Delphia Consulting for website
design and platform and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(d).
(e) Regional Facilities Study:
To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between the cities of
Kennewick, Pasco and Richland for Joint Planning for Regional Centers and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(c).
(f) Final Plat: Sunrise Estates Phase 1 (All Pro Contracting) (MF#FP07-004):
To approve the final plat for Sunrise Estates Phase 1.
(g) Resolution No. 3028, a Resolution accepting work performed by Apollo, Inc.,
under contract for the Primary Digester Facilities Project No. 05-1-09.
To approve Resolution No. 3028, accepting the work performed by Apollo, Inc., under
contract for the Primary Digester Facilities, Project No. 05-1-09.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for May 2007 "Yard of the Month"
to:
Catalina and Jesus Gomez, 1915 N. 14th Avenue
Diana and David Campbell, 3602 Henry Street
Kim and Rick Ihnen, 4207 Valencia Drive
Billie and Michael Cawrey, 5608 Hudson Drive
Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for May 2007 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award"to:
Horizon Construction, 1236 N. California
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Hoffmann welcomed the Sons of Italy State Convention to Pasco.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 3833, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, Amending the
Zoning Classification of Certain Real Property located in Coles Estates, from R-T
(Residential Transition) to C-1 (Retail Business).
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3833, granting a rezone for
properties in Coles Estates from R-T to C-1 as recommended by the Planning
Commission and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Permit: Location of a Vocational Training Center(Sheet Metal Training
Trust) (1718 W. Sylvester Street) (MF#SP07-003):
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the Sheet Metal
Training Trust of SE Washington and NE Oregon to locate a Vocational Training Center
at 1718 W. Sylvester Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Location of a Buddhist Temple(Tri-Cities Vietnamese Buddhist
Association) (1105 26th Avenue) (MF# SP07-002):
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the special permit for the Tri-Cities
Vietnamese Buddhist Association to locate a temple at 1105 26th Avenue, as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Regional Facilities Study:
Mr. Vic Epperly, 8930 W. Canyon Pl, Kennewick, urged Council to reconsider
the amendment in favor of forming a Metropolitan Park District to fund a regional
aquatics facility.
Council and Staff discussed this issue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal
Agreement between the cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland for Joint Planning for
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Regional Centers and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment. Mr. Jackson
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
City Website Redesign:
Council and Staff discussed this issue.
MOTION: Mr. Watkins mowed to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
Delphia Consulting for website design and platform and, further, to authorize the City
Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Jackson seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No-Larsen.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Watkins inquired about the additional digester the City has purchased.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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J010-Is , Mayor Sandy Ken rt y, Deputy City lerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 18`h day of June, 2007.
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