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Home My WebLink About2010.05.03 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 2010 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Absent: Mike Garrison. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Patrick Galloway, Acting City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Bob Alberts, Public Works Director; Michael McShane, City Engineer; 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 April 19, 2010. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,362,197.60 ($268,561.46 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5355 and 5459; $5,473.56 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer No. 1015; and $1,088,162.58 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 176663 through 176860). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,867,140.46,Voucher Nos. 40892 through 40967; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30036817 through 30037363. (c) Appointments to Parks & Recreation Advisory Council: To reappoint Duane Taber to Position No. 4 and Michael Mathews to Position No. 6 and to appoint Abigail Kidd to Position No. 7 (all with the expiration date of 2/2/2013) to the Parks &Recreation Advisory Council. (d) Final Plat (MIT#FP10-001): Broadmoor Estates Phase 5 (New Tradition Homes): To approve the Final Plat for Broadmoor Estates Phase 5. (e) Final Plat (MIT#FP10-004): Casa Del Sol Division 2, Phase 2 (Monogram Homes): To approve the Final Plat for Casa Del Sol Division 2, Phase 2. (f) Resolution No. 3234, a Resolution granting signature authority for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Plan Activities. To approve Resolution No. 3234, authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of real properties for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. (g) Resolution No.3235, a Resolution granting signature authority for Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) Activities. To approve Resolution No. 3235, authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of real properties for the Community Housing Improvement Program. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 2010 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Yenney attended the Benton Franklin Community Action Committee meeting, Cinco de Mayo Parade and the Tri-Citian of the Year event. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mr. Hoffinann participated in the Cinco de Mayo parade. Ms. Francik attended the Public Facilities District Board meeting and the Benton Franklin Affordability Housing Trust meeting. Mr. Watkins attended the Cinco de Mayo parade, the Tri-Citian of the Year event, the Hispanic Academic Achievers program and the Public Facilities District Board meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation (MF#VAC10-004): A portion of Road 86 (Jack Bunger). Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation. Mr. Yenney declared Mr. Bunger contacted him regarding his property,but they did not discuss this issue and noted he can remain impartial. There were no objections to his participation. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 3959, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Road 86. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3959, vacating a portion of Road 86 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation (MF #VAC09-015): A portion of Road 32 and a portion of Nixon Street (Good News Church). Council and staff discussed the proposed vacation. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No.3960,an Ordinance vacating a portion of Road 32 and a portion of Nixon Street. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3960, vacating a portion of Road 32 and Nixon Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 2010 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Special Permit (Closed Record Hearing): Location of a caretaker residence in an I-1 Zone (505 S. 26th Avenue) (Gemmell's Welding& Service Shop) (MF#SP10-006). Mr. Galloway explained the process of a closed record hearing. Mr. Yenney disclosed he did business with the applicant in the past,but has not had contact with the applicant on this issue and can remain impartial. There were no objections to his participation. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT. Council discussed the record. MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to table action on the Special Permit application until May 17, 2010 to allow staff time to prepare a Resolution of approval with findings and conditions of approval. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Ordinance No. 3961, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending Pasco Municipal Code Sections 3.07.160 (Water User Fes),3.07.170 (Sewer User Fees) and 3.07.210 (Irrigation Water Utility) regarding utility rates. Council and staff discussed the proposed utility rates. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3 96 1, providing for adjustments to water and sewer utility rates effective July 1, 2010 and to irrigation rates effective January 1, 2011, and amending Chapter 3.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding utility rates and, further, authorize publication only. Mr. Yenney seconded. MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved to table this item. There was no second. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to amend the previous motion to read "publication by summary only." Mr. Hoffinan seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Original motion as amended carried 4-1. No—Larsen. Mayor Watkins called a recess at 8:20 p.m. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:30 p.m. Resolution No.3236, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of a Community Service Facility for La Clinica. Mr. White explained the details of the Special Permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3236, approving the Special Permit for the location of the La Clinica Community Service Facility at 715 W. Court Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3237, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of an auto body shop at 1948 N.4th Avenue. Mr. White explained the details of the Special Permit. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 2010 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3237, approving the Special Permit for the location of an auto body shop at 1948 N. 4th Avenue as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3238, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a church at 1341 W. Sylvester Street. -- Mr. White explained the details of the Special Permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3238, approving a Special Permit for the location of a church at 1341 W. Sylvester Street. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3239, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a temporary membrane structure at 900 N. Avery Avenue. Mr. White explained the details of the Special Permit. Mr. Yenney declared he has a financial interest in this property and recused himself from this issue and left the council chamber. MOTION: Ms. Francik to approve Resolution No. 3239, approving a Special Permit for the location of a temporary membrane structure at 900 N. Avery Avenue. Mr. Hoffinann seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Yenney returned to the council chamber. Resolution No. 3240, a Resolution approving a Preliminary Plat for West Pasco Terrace. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3240, approving the Preliminary Plat for West Pasco Terrace. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Rezone (MF#Z10-001): Rezone from C-2 to C-1 (dance hall use— 117 S. 5th Avenue): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the rezone at 117 S. 5th Avenue from C-2 to C-1 for the operation of a dance hall. Mr. Watkins seconded. Motion failed 2-3. No—Hoffinann, Larsen, Yenney. MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to remand this issue back to the planning commission for further examination of parking, size of hall and alcohol use. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Dedication Deed: (MF#INFO 10-030) Dedicating the northeast corner of Oregon _ Avenue and East Lewis Street(Benjamin Lee): MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to accept the dedication deed from Benjamin Lee for additional right-of-way at the northeast corner of Oregon Avenue and East Lewis Street. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2010 Crack Seal, Project No. 10-3-01: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2010 Crack Seal and all alternates, Project No. 10-3-01 to Construction Ahead, Inc., (dba Pavement Surface 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 2010 Control) in the amount of$155,837.73 and, further, authorize the Mayor Pro-Tem to sign the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Hoffinann inquired about the process of property acquisition for the proposed Lewis St. overpass and reported on the options being considered by Benton Franklin Council of Governments for a new bridge crossing. Mr. Watkins noted a special meeting will be held Wednesday May 5t`to interview candidates to fill the vacant council seat. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor De ra LLClark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of May, 2010. 5