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Home My WebLink About2009.07.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2009 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, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Dave McDonald, City Planner; Ken Roske, Police Capt. and Bob Gear, Fire Chief The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 15, 2009. Minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Meeting dated June 22,2009. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,518,973.62 ($140,428.28 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos, 5236, 5240 and; 5249 and $2,378,545.34 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 172160 through 172438). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,865,274.00, Voucher Nos. 39682 through 39807; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30030644 through 30031204. (c) Appointment to Planning Commission: To correct the term of appointment of Carlos Perez to Position No. 9 (expiration date of 2/212015)to the Planning Commission. (d) Resolution No. 3171, a Resolution urging the Corps of Engineers to remove dock design and minimum depth anchoring requirements from the Revised McNary Pool Management Plan. To approve Resolution No. 3171, urging the Corps of Engineers to remove dock design criteria and minimum depth anchoring requirements from the revised McNary Pool Management Plan. (e) Resolution No. 3172, a Resolution of the City of Pasco consenting to Charter Communications Restructuring. To approve Resolution No. 3172, consenting to Charter Communications, Inc., restructuring. (f) Resolution No. 3173, a Resolution stating the City of Pasco's intent to support participation in the 2010 US Census. To approve Resolution No. 3173, stating the City of Pasco's intent to support participation in the 2010 National Census. (g) Resolution No. 3174, a Resolution accepting work by Daktronics, under contract for the Baseball Stadium Scoreboard Project. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2009 To approve Resolution No. 3174, accepting the work performed by Daktronics, under contract for the Baseball Stadium Scoreboard Project. (h) Resolution No. 3175, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Bonneville Street, and a portion of California Avenue. To approve Resolution No. 3175, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2009 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Bonneville Street and California Avenue. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for June 2009 "Yard of the Month" to: Emiliano and Amelia Ramirez, 314 W. Sylvester Street Jose and Aurelia Contreras, 1924 N. 19th Drive Scott and Cindy Larson, 6607 Comiskey Drive Jerrod MacPherson, 4304 Hayden Lane Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for June 2009 "Business of the Month Appearance Award" to: Cousin's Restaurant, 4605 N. Road 68 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Shawn Sant, 8016 Redonda Dr., requested Council add the issue of fluoridation of city water to the July 20'' agenda. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting, TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting and participated in the 4`h of July parade. Ms. Francik attended the AWC Annual Conference and reported on the award the City received from Community Trade&Economic Development Association for the innovative way of partnering with regional entities on the Rivershore Enhancement Council. Mayor Olson thanked Mr. Crutchfield for his work on the Rivershore Enhancement Council and reported on the 4`h of July parade and celebration. Mr. Larsen attended the AWC Annual Conference and Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mr. Yenney attended the AWC Annual Conference and the Pasco Downtown Development Association meeting and a meeting concerning possible closure of the Downtown Post Office. Mr. Watkins reported Benton Franklin Transit is considering a reduction in services. Mr. Hoffmann attended the AWC Annual Conference, the 0 of July parade, the Animal Shelter Needs Assessment Committee meeting and the Franklin County Mosquito Control District meeting. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2009 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Special Permit Closed Record Hearing: location and operation of a hot mix asphalt plant in a RT Zone (MF No. SP06-010 —Remand from Superior Court): Mr. Yenney recused himself from this issue because of ex-parte communications and left the Council Chambers. Mayor Olson asked if anyone has an objection to any other Councilmember participating. There were no objections. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT. Mr. White presented information from the record in response to specific questions from Council regarding the special permit application. Mr. Ziobro, attorney representing Central Pre-Mix, requested that the City add a Finding of Fact that PMC 25.70.110 specifically authorizes an HMA batch plant as a related activity to mineral extraction. Council and staff discussed the details of the record. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE HEARING CLOSED. Resolution No. 3169, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a hot mix asphalt plant at the Central Pre-Mix site at 11919 Harris Road. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3169, approving the special permit for the location and operation of a hot-mix asphalt plant in a RT Zone at the Central Pre-Mix site at 11919 Harris Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes —Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Olson, No—Larsen. Mayor Olson called a 5 minute recess at 8:30 p.m. Mayor Olson reconvened the meeting at 8:36 p.m. and Mr. Yenney resumed his Council seat. Street Vacation: Tippet Lane (MF#VAC09-010): Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation. MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE, MAYOR OLSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3927, an Ordinance vacating Tippet Lane. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3927, vacating Tippet Lane and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Resolution No. 3176, a Resolution approving a planned density development preliminary plat for Casa Del Sol Division II. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2009 MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3176, approving the preliminary plat for Casa Del Sol Division II. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3177, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Chapel Hill Division II. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3177, approving the preliminary plat for Chapel Hill Division II. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Automatic Aid Agreement: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Automatic Aid Agreement and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Addition of Wade Park Area (Road 54 to Blue Bridge) to Levee 12-1 Lease: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Amendment No. 3 to Department of the Army Lease (Levee 12-1, Pasco Boat Basin)and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the document. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Watkins requested future Council discussion on general land use issues and zoning. Council discussed possible methods of citizen input on the issue of fluoridation of City water. MOTION: Mr. Hoffmann moved to allow a 20 minute presentation from citizens on fluoride in city water. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Yenney, Hoffmann, Larsen. No—Olson, Watkins, Francik, Garrison. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: (:fcL'�C—f'nA�'� On .# Jo 1 01 n, Mayor De ra . Clark, Ci er PASSED and APPROVED this 201h day of JULY, 2009. 4