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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.03.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2010 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, Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to revise the March 1, 2010 meeting agenda by moving items 10(d) and 10(e) to 8(b) and 8(c)respectively. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 16, 2010. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,535,285.22 ($118,922.67 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5413 and 5416; $13,113.65 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer No. 0217; and$1,403,248.90 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 175688 through 175897). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,824,529.16, Voucher Nos. 40732 through 40802; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30035732 through 30036272. (c) Final Plat(MF# FP 10-002) Casa Del Sol Division 2, Phase 1 (Fastrack, INC.): To approve the Final Plat for Casa Del Sol Division 2, Phase 1. (d) Resolution No.3216, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of the east/west alley in Block 4, Steffin's Amended Addition. To approve Resolution No. 3216, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday,April 5, 2010, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of the east/west alley in Block Four Steffin's Amended Addition. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison reported on the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting and TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Yenney attended the Animal Shelter Needs Assessment meeting. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2010 Mr. Watkins testified in Olympia about Regional Facilities legislative changes. Ms. Francik attended the TRAC Board meeting and noted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Commercial Ave. project. Mayor Olson attended the Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee Awards Banquet with Mr. Yenney, the Benton Franklin Council of Governments Board meeting, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Commercial Ave. project and noted the highlights of the State of the City Address given at a community luncheon. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Park and Recreation Fees: Ordinance No.3955,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington,Amending the Pasco Municipal Code to Provide for Recreation Facilities and Program Fees, Amending Section 3.07.040 "Building Rental" and Section 3.07.120"Recreation Programs"; Repealing Section 3.07.140 "Swimming Pools," Section 9.48.130 "Groups or Assemblies—Special Events," Section 9.48.140 "Reservation— Application," Section 9.48.150 "Reservation Application—Denial," and Section 9.48.160 "Parks and Recreation Facilities—Fees for Use," and Repealing Resolution No. 2272 "Rules,Regulations and Fees." MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3955, to repeal various ordinances and resolutions pertaining to parks and recreation fees, policies and procedures and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried b-1. No—Larsen. Resolution No.3217, a Resolution establishing Recreation Facilities Rental Fees. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3217, setting recreational facility fees. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3218, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a Water Park. Messrs. Watkins, Larsen, Yenney, Ms. Francik and Mayor Olson disclosed they received communications from citizens on this subject,but did not discuss the matter. There were no objections to their participation. Mr. White explained the details of the special permit. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3218, approving the Special Permit for the location and operation of a Water Park in a C-1 Zone as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3219, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a Portable Classroom 10-Year Master Plan for the Pasco School District. MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve Resolution No. 3219, approving the Special Permit for the Pasco School District Portable Classroom Master Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Metro Drug Task Force Interlocal Agreement: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the Metro Drug Task Force Interlocal Agreement to include West Richland and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 1, 2010 Award East Road 40 Sewer Extension, Project#09-1-03: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to award the low bid for the East Road 40 Sewer Extension to Culbert Construction, Inc. in the amount of 5457,068.53,plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Amendment of Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan to include Heritage Industrial Center Rail Spur and Resurface Arterial Streets: MOTION: Mr. Watkins moved to approve the amendment to add Resurface Arterial Streets and Heritage Industrial Center Rail Spur to the 2010 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Crutchfield reported Hanford Communities has asked the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to sign a community letter to Gov. Gregiore in support of Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage site. MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved.Mayor Olson sign the Hanford Communities letter requesting Yucca Mountain continue to be considered as a nuclear waste storage site. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: L(tac �200_ Jo a on, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Cler PASSED and APPROVED this 15`h day of March, 2010. 3