HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.03.07 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 7, 2011
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Franeik, 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; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public
Works Director; Bob Gear, Fire Chief, and Mike Aldridge, Police Captain.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated February 22, 2011.
(b) Bills and Communications
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,521,160.59($311,335.20 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 5030, 5224, 5248, 5264, 5271, 5286, 5301, and 5303; and
$1,209,825.39 consisting of Claim Warrants numbered 181043 through 181225).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,968,249.20,Voucher Nos. 42311 through
42382; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30042909 through 30043456.
(c) Waste Water Treatment Plant Update:
To approve the Consultant Agreement from HDR Engineering, Inc., authorizing
engineering and consulting services with respect to the Waste Water Treatment Plant, not
to exceed$57,500 and, further,authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(d) Resolution No.3308, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Hillsboro Street.
To approve Resolution No. 3308, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2011 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Hillsboro Street.
(e) Resolution No.3309,a Resolution accepting work performed by A&B
Asphalt,Inc., under contract for the 2009 Reconstruction of Alley Approaches
Phase 111,Project No.07-3-04.
To approve Resolution No. 3309, accepting the work performed by A&B Asphalt,Inc.,
under contract for the 2009 Reconstruction of Alley Approaches Phase III, Project No.
07-3-04.
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. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council regarding a rock in Volunteer Park.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 7, 2011
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended a Public Hearing concerning the BLM(DNR)/City of Pasco Land
Exchange.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District meeting.
Messrs. Hoffmann, Watkins and Martinez participated in Read Across America Day by
reading to a 2"d grade class at Emerson Elementary School.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation (MF#VAC 2011-001) "C" Street between Blocks 7-10,Owens
Addition(Bergevin).
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed vacation.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
VACATION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No.3997, an Ordinance vacating a portion of"C" Street in the Owens
Addition.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3997, vacating a portion of"C"
Street in and adjacent to Block 7 through 10, Owens Addition and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Modification(Appeal)(MIT#CPA 10-004).
Council and staff discussed the record.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the Closed Record Hearing to the March 21St
regular meeting to allow staff time to provide the complete record to Council. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.3998,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
zoning classification of Blocks 9& 19,Washington Addition from RT(Residential
Transition)to C-1 (Retail Business).
Council and staff discussed the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3998, rezoning the property at
the northeast comer of Heritage Boulevard and"A" Street from RT to C-1 as
recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.3999,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco amending Pasco Municipal
Code Section 9.48.090 Parks Code—Weapons.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3999, amending PMC Chapter
9.48.090 regarding discharge of weapons in city parks and, further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 7, 2011
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Watkins thanked staff for the memo explaining possible changes to the small work
roster process.
Ms. Francik requested clarification on whether the request from Pasco School District for
the City to collect impact fees for schools is a quasi-judicial or legislative matter.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to
discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager,Deputy City Manager and
the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:57 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor . City Clerk y() 1
PASSED and APPROVED this 21St day of March, 2011.
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