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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.06.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 2011 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; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Jim Raymond, Police Captain 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 May 16, 2011. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,611,321.22($363,222.27 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 6050, 6097, 6125, 6126, 6138, 6142, 6143 and 6164; and $2,248,098.95 in the form of Wire Transfer No. 1075, 1076, 1078, 1079 and 1080-1085; and Claim Warrants numbered 182360 through 182635). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,003,072.94, Voucher Nos. 42530 through 42631; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30044553 through 30045102. 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 2011 "Yard of the Month"to: Irma Escamila, 816 W. Octave Street Celeste Garcia, 1803 W. Octave Street Jessica and James Negron, 6228 Comiskey Drive Lynn Hguyen, 4508 John Deere Lane Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for May 2011 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Mexico Lindo, 1819 W. Court Street 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 attended a Muslin Community potluck and Muslim Panel discussion at CBC. She also reported on the Regional PFD meeting she attended along with Mayor Watkins. Mr. Garrison attended the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting and the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6,2011 Mr. Yenney reported on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee meeting,helped with the Kiwanis Pasco Senior Party and attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments meeting. He also encouraged public participation in the upcoming City Council election. Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mayor Watkins commented on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. Mr. Hoffmann attended the Franklin County Mosquito Control District meeting and a training session on lifecycle and treatment for mosquitoes. Mr. Martinez reported on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council meeting and congratulated the graduates from all three Pasco High Schools. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation (MF#VAC2011-003) Saint Fran Court(Gary Earp). MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION. Mr. Gary Earp, applicant, noted the surrounding property is owned by the same group. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the hearing until July 18, 2011 to allow staff and the applicant time to address future access needs of the applicant's property and surrounding properties. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Modification (MIT#CPA 10-004): Mr. White explained the background of this process. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE RECORD. Council discussed the record. MAYOR WATKINS CLOSED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the Findings of Fact as contained in the staff report to the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5 —2.No— Larsen, Hoffmann. MOTION: Based on the findings of Fact as adopted, Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4009,an Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map by adding a Mixed Residential designation for a site located west of Charles Avenue,north of Clark Street, and south of Highland Park, as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5 —2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. Ordinance No. 4010, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington,amending the zoning classification of the property located at 1911 North 20th Avenue, from"O" (Office) to R-1 (Low Density Residential). 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 6, 2011 Council and staff discussed the proposed rezone. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4010, granting a rezone for a parcel of land at 1911 North 20th Avenue from"O"to R-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Public Facilities District Board Appointment: MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to reappoint John Merk to Position No. 1 on the Public Facilities District Board of Directors with an expiration date of 7114/15. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Legislative Consultant Agreement: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for legislative consultant services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 6— 1. No—Larsen. Award LID #148—Kurtzman Park Street Improvements,Project No. C2-10- 81 STR: Council and staff discussed the details of the improvements. -- MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the LID#148 Kurtzman Park Street Improvements, Project No. C2-10-81 STR to A&B Asphalt, Inc., to include Alternate 1 in the amount of$608,781.98, plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to discuss Collective Bargaining Strategies and Proposals with the City Manager. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:11 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins,Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Jerk PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of June, 2011. 3