HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010.09.20 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 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 Hoffmann, Tom
Larsen, Saul Martinez, 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; Michael McShane, City
Engineer; Denis Austin, Police Chief 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 September 7, 2010.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,963,896.05 ($66,647.95 in the form of
Wire Transfer Nos. 5551 and 5552; $10,000.00 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer
No. 1027; and $1,887,248.10 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 178663 through
178847).
To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts,
miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking)
accounts receivable in the total amount of$183,679.84 and, of that amount, authorize
$116,673.75 be turned over for collection.
(c) Dedication Deed: (MF#INFO 10-066) Dedicating a portion of Hugo Avenue
(Victor Cardenas):
To accept the dedication deed from Victor Cardenas for a portion of the Hugo Avenue
right-of-way.
(d) Final Plat (MF#FP10-009) Desert Estates III, Phase 8 (Bob Barton):
To approve the final plat for Desert Estates III, Phase 8.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS-OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Joe Nunez, 123 Camargo Lane, served the Mayor and City Manager with papers.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison reported on the State Auditor's Exit Conference.
Mr. Larsen attended the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No.3971, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,amending
Section 3.06.010 "Establishment of Real Estate Excise Tax,Use of Proceeds" to fund
Capital Projects Specified in a Capital Facilities Plan Element of a Comprehensive
Plan.
Council and staff discussed the proposed Ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3 97 1, amending Section 3.06.0 10
of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 3972, an Ordinance relating to zoning and amending PMC Title 25
dealing with temporary businesses in the I-182 Overlay District.
Council and staff discussed the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Garcia, representing the owner of Tacos Garcia Taco Truck at 6411 Burden
Blvd., is concerned about trying to run the business without tables for the customers.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3972, amending PMC Chapter
52.58 by enacting new standards for temporary businesses and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following
Roll Call vote: Yes—Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison. No—Hoffmann, Larsen,
Martinez.
Resolution No.3275, a Resolution amending Resolution No. 3274,accepting the
Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the
location of a farm in an RT (Residential Transition) and C-1 (Retail Business) Zone.
Mr. White explained the details of the amended Resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3275, amending Resolution
No. 3274. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 3969, an Ordinance concerning Public Works Standard
Specifications,amending Section 14.08.010,and adding Section 14.08.020 of the
Pasco Municipal Code.
MOTION: Ms. Francik to adopt Ordinance No. 3969, amending Chapter 14.08
"Construction Standards"; Section 14.08.010"Adopted"; and adding Section 14.08.020
"Applicability"and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Hoffinann inquired about revenues noted on the August 2010 General Fund
Operating Statement and suggested staff provide Council a summary of Memorial pool —1
statistics for 2010.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to
discuss collective bargaining strategy and proposals with the City Manager and City
Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:31 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins,
Mayor Dehra L. Clar , City�Ierk
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of October 2010.
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