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Home My WebLink About2011.08.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCG CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 1, 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 July 18,2011. Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 25,2011. (b) Bills and Communications To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,252,083.79 ($63,300.55 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 6616, 6678 and 6750; and $1,188,783.24 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1097, 1098, 1102 through 1106 and 1108; and Claim Warrants numbered 183347 through 183559). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,976,395.52, Voucher Nos. 42787 through 43101; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30045653 through 30046510. (c) Community Survey: To authorize the City Manager to contract for conduct of the 2011 National Citizen Survey,not to exceed$11,000. (d) Final Plat (MF# FP2011-003) Linda Loviisa Division 2,Phase 3 (Aho Construction): To approve the Final Plat for Linda Loviisa Division 2, Phase 3. (e) Resolution No.3331,a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of California Avenue. To approve Resolution No. 3331, setting 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2011 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of California Avenue. .__ MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for July 2011 "Yard of the Month"to: 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 1, 2011 Maria Rodriguez, 324 W. Sylvester Brian and Sofia Roach, 4021 Riverhaven John and Leah Clark, 3007 Road 70 Place Randy and Jackie Zinnel, 6111 Chehalis Lane Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for July 2011 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Western Dental, 3603 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: Mr. Garrison reported on the Emergency Communications Study briefing, the TCVCB Board meeting,the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting and the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting. Mr. Yenney attended the Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee meeting. Ms. Francik attended the Energy Northwest tour. Mr. Larsen attended the Energy Northwest tour and the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mr. Martinez thanked all those involved with security services provided during the Water Follies event. Mayor Watkins reported on the Emergency Communications Study briefing. Mr. Hoffmann attended the Port of Pasco's Annual Customer Appreciation Picnic. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation (MF#VAC2011-003) Saint Fran Court(Gary Earp). MAYOR WATKINS CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING 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. 4015,an Ordinance vacating Saint Fran Court. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4015, vacating all of Saint Fran Court and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. , an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Sections 1.01.130 "Violations-Penalty"; 1.08.040 "Fraudulent Registration of Unqualified Persons"; 5.27.270 "Penalty"; 5.45.200 "Penalty"; 5.46.060"Violations and Penalties; 5.70.050"Violation and Penalty"; 5.78.030"Violations"; 9.01.090"Gross Misdemeanor-Penalty"; 9.02.020"Penalty"; 9.85.040"Penalties"; and 26.04.120 "Enforcement" Redefining the Maximum Incarceration for Gross Misdemeanors. Council concurred to remove this item from the agenda. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 1, 2011 Ordinance No. 4016, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending Section 10.18.010 "Authority to Impound Vehicles"; and creating a new Section 10.18.015"Mandatory Impound" providing for mandatory impound upon arrest for driving while under the influence(RCW 46.61.502)and physical control of a vehicle under the influence(RCW 46.61.504). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4016, amending Title 10 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding impoundment of vehicles and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4017,an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending Pasco Municipal Code Section 11.02.010, regarding applicability of procedures for "Civil Infractions" to include violations of Title 13, "Water and Sewers." Council and staff discussed the details of this item. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4017, amending Pasco Municipal Code Section 11.02.010, regarding applicability of procedures for"Civil Infractions,"to include violations of Title 13, "Water and Sewers"and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3332,a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for a parking lot at 424 and 428 West Shoshone Street. Council and staff discussed the details of this item. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3332, approving a Special Permit for the location of a parking lot at 424 and 428 West Shoshone Street. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: County-Wide Public Safety Sales Tax: Council and staff discussed the details of this item. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to affirm the city's intended use of the public safety sales tax proceeds, if approved by voters, will be limited to a new police station and municipal court as well as gang suppression and other public safety purposes. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No -Larsen. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to fix 7:00 p.m.,Monday, August 15, 2011 as the time and date to receive testimony from citizens in favor of or opposition to the public safety sales tax ballot measure preceding Council consideration of a resolution expressing support for or opposition to the ballot measure. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Yenney asked Mr. Kerr for clarification on vehicle impounds for vehicles without insurance. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 1 Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 22nd day of August, 2011. 3