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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.10.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joyce Olson, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Michael Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Joyce Olson, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Absent: Rebecca Francik. Staff present: Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Leland B. Kerr,City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Mike Aldridge, Police Captain; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Reuel Klempel, Plant Division Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated September 21, 2009. Minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Meeting dated September 28, 2009. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,088,525.94 ($88,592.39 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5305, and 5312; and $999,933.55 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 173591 through 173792). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,871,485.52, Voucher Nos. 40226 through 40350; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30032624 through 30033174. (c) Special Permit (Appeal) Planned Parenthood Clinic in a C-1 Zone (MF #SP09-005): To set 7:00 p.m.,November 16, 2009 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation under Master File No. SP09-005. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(e). (d) Special Permit (Appeal) Location of a Corn Maze/Farm in an R-S-20 Zone (2000 Block of Road 72) (Haywire Farms) (SP#09-007): To set 7:00 p.m., November 2, 2009 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation under Master File No. SP09-007. (e) Resolution No. 3193, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of access and utility easements in Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 29 East. To approve Resolution No. 3193, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2009 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating access and utility easements in Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 29 East. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 2009 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Olson presented Certificates of Appreciation for September 2009 "Yard of the Month" to: David and Tomasa Garcia, 636 N. Owen Avenue Anna Church, 313 Road 36 Dave and Deanna McLaughlin, 4215 Desert Plateau Drive Zinaida Montay, 9403 Mustang Drive Mayor Olson presented a Certificate of Appreciation for September 2009 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Western Mortgage and Realty Co. & Oregon Potato Co., 6610 W. Court Street VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Franklin County Sherriff Lathim, presented information about Proposition#1, Expanded Public Safety Services and Facility Improvements Tax. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Hoffmann attended the Law and Justice Council meeting. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3937, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending the zoning classification of Lot 3, Short Plat 2004-25, located in the northeast quarter of Section 26,Township 9 North, Range 29 East from C-1 (Retail Business) to R-1 (Low Density Residential). MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3937, granting a rezone for a parcel of land at 1302 Road 36 from C-1 to R-I as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 3938, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Section. 5.45.040 "Operator's Vehicle License"; Section 5.45.06 "Operator's Business License-Term"; Section 5.45.090 "Driver's Permit-Fee"; Section 5.45.100 "Driver's Permit-Qualifications"; Section 5.45.110 "Driver's Permit- Requirements"; Section 5.45.150 "Insurance"; and Section 5.45.170 "Fares." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3938, amending Chapter 5.45 "For Hire Vehicles," of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: C-Curb on Burden Boulevard: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a letter agreement with the owners of 7007 Burden Blvd and 7111 Burden Blvd, committing the city to reimburse the reasonable cost of parking lot alterations in conjunction with the installation of a curb on Burden Blvd. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 2009 River Crossing Study: Council and staff discussed the proposed study. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve City of Pasco participation in the Columbia River Bridge Study, contingent on the following provisions: Kennewick and Richland participate in the study; The study criteria place greatest emphasis on relief of urban traffic congestion; All local jurisdictions participating in the study pay equal shares of study cost. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Watkins, Garrison, Hoffmann, Olson. No —Yenney, Larsen. Consultant Agreement for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy: Council and staff discussed the proposed agreement. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the agreement with Honeywell for the development of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the document. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2009 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion (UV Equipment Purchase) Project No. 09-1-05: Council and staff discussed the proposed purchase. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the purchase of replacement Ultraviolet(UV) Equipment for the 2009 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project No. 09-1-05 from Ozonia North America, Inc., in the amount of$388,255.50 including sales tax and freight charges. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Special Permit (Appeal) Planned Parenthood Clinic in a C-1 Zone (MF#SP09-005): Council and staff discussed the permit procedures. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to set 7:00 p.m., November 16, 2009 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation under Master File No. SP09-005. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 4-2.No—Hoffmann, Yenney. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: eln'frj,O&YN�' �,,N 0-16Q Ct� Joy O n, ayor De bra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of October, 2009. 3