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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.06.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 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, Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffinann, Tom Larsen, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Oath of Office: Debbie Clark, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Saul Martinez, recently appointed by the City Council to fill the unexpired term for District 4. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem: Ms. Francik nominated Matt Watkins for Mayor. Mr. Garrison seconded. Mr. Yenney nominated Robert Hoffmann for Mayor. Mr. Larsen seconded. With no further nominations, Mayor Watkins closed nominations. Mr. Watkins was declared Mayor for the remainder of years 2010 and 2011 by the following Roll Call vote: Watkins: Garrison, Watkins, Francik, Martinez. Hoffinann: Hoffmann, Yenney, Larsen. Mr. Garrison nominated Rebecca Francik for Mayor Pro-Tem. Mr. Watkins seconded. Mr. Larsen nominated Al Yenney for Mayor Pro-Tem. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. With no further nominations, Mayor Watkins closed nominations. Ms. Francik was declared Mayor Pro-Tem by the following Roll Call vote: Francik: Martinez, Francik, Garrison, Watkins. Yenney: Larsen, Hoffinann, Yenney. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 17, 2010. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$3,958,141.13 ($187,466.82 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 5473 and 5479; $3,641.13 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer No. 1016; and $3,767,033.18 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 177097 through 177340). 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 2010 To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,842,261.69, Voucher Nos. 40978 through 41066; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30037364 through 30037918. (c) Appointment to Planning Commission: To appoint David Campbell to Position No. 4 (expiration date 2/2/2012) on the Planning Commission. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(d). —' (d) Appointment to Historic Preservation Committee: To appoint Bradyn Leyde to Position No. 5 (expiration date 8/1/2013) on the Historic Preservation Committee. (e) Library Services Agreement: To approve the Interlocal Agreement for Library Services with Mid-Columbia Libraries and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(e). (f) 2009 Fire Department Performance Report: To accept the Pasco Fire Department 2009 Performance Report. (g) Resolution No. 3246, a Resolution adopting the 2010 Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan. To approve Resolution No. 3246, adopting the 2010 Franklin County Integrated Solid Waste Plan. (h) Resolution No. 3247, a Resolution accepting work performed by Gamache Landscaping, Inc., under contract for Highland Park Expansion Project. To approve Resolution No. 3247, accepting the work performed by Gamache Landscaping, Inc., under contract for the Highland Park Expansion Project. (i) Resolution No. 3248, a Resolution accepting work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc., under contract for the 2008 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Upgrades, Project No. 08-4-01. To approve Resolution No. 3248, accepting the work performed by Sierra Electric, Inc., under contract for the 2008 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal Upgrades, Project No. 08-4-01. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for May 2010 "Yard of the Month"to: Jose Morfin, 608 N. Beech Ave. -- Randy & Donna Eakman, 3809 W. Haystad St. Lou & De Martucci, 6 Lavender Ct Michael & Yong Ragland, 4012 Road 105 Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for May 2010 "Business of the Month Appearance Award" to: Red Lion Hotel, 2525 N. 20'h Ave. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 2010 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council regarding a rock in Volunteer Park. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ms. Francik reported on the Washington State Public Works Board meeting and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Mr. Martinez reported on the Leadership Tri-Cities Class XV project at the Martin Luther King Center which includes a mural and computer lab. He invited everyone to the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 7 p.m. on June 9. Mr. Hoffinann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control Board meeting. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 3963, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending the Zoning Classification of Lots 5-10, Block 1, Longs 1st Addition, together with Lots 17-19, Block 119, Pasco Land Company 1st, from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3963, granting a rezone for a parcel of land at 114 North Oregon Avenue from C-1 to C-3 as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3249, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a church at 1215 West Court Street. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3249, approving a Special Permit for the location of a church at 1215 West Court Street. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3250, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for location of dwelling units on the second floor of a building within a C-1 Zone. MOTION: Ms. Francik to approve Resolution No. 3250, approving a Special Permit for the location of dwelling units on the second floor of a building within a C-1 Zone at 720 W. Lewis Street. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Yenney. NEW BUSINESS: Utility Maintenance Worker Position: Council and staff discussed need for the additional position. MOTION: Ms. Francik to authorize one additional Utility Maintenance Worker in the Plants (Water, Waste Water) Division and direct the additional cost be included in the 2010 Water/Sewer Utility Fund Supplemental Budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Process Water Reuse Facility Feasibility Study: Council and staff discussed this item. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 7, 2010 MOTION: Ms. Francik to approve the Professional Services Agreement with JUB Engineers for the Process Water Reuse Facility Feasibility Study and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Lewis Street Scope of Services: Council and staff discussed this item. MOTION: Ms. Francik to approve the Professional Services Agreement with JUB Engineers for the design of the Lewis Street Overpass subject to a $5,000,000 liability insurance provision and a prevailing party attorney fee provision and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6— 1. No — Larsen. Appointment to Planning Commission: Mr. Martinez abstained from this item, since he did not participate in the interview process. Council discussed whether to appoint Mr. Campbell or re-open the interview process for both open positions. MOTION: Ms. Franck moved to appoint David Campbell to Position No. 4 (expiration date 2/2/2012) on the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion failed by the following voice vote: Yes—Garrison, Francik, Watkins. No— Larsen, Yenney, Hoffinann. Mayor Watkins directed the city manager to solicit applications for planning commission vacancies. Library Services Agreement: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Library Services with Mid-Columbia Libraries and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council discussed the process for filling vacant Council Board and Committee assignments. Appointments will be discussed at the next workshop meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: C"on Matt Watkins, Mayor ebra L:Clam Oty Cler PASSED and APPROVED this 21" day of June, 2010. 4