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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.09.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 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, Acting 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 August 15,2011. Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated August 22, 2011. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,200,378.42 ($287,919.21 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos, 6992, 7063 and 7103; and$1,912,459.21 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1109, 1110, 1114 and 1119; and Claim Warrants numbered 183787 through 184054). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,091,096.10,Voucher Nos. 43102 through 43309 and 80060000 through 80060009, and EFT Deposit Nos. 30046511 through 30047086. (c) Lewis Street Land Acquisition/Relocation Services: To authorize an amendment to the Agreement with HDR Engineering for Lewis Street Acquisition and Relocation Professional Services, increasing the fee payable to(not to exceed) $508,000 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. (d) Franklin County Master Mutual Aid Agreement: To approve the City's participation in the Franklin County Master Mutual Aid Agreement and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the document. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 10(e). (e) Bargaining Contract for Code Enforcement Officers and Permit Technicians: To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the IUOE, Local 280, Code Enforcement Officers and Permit Technicians for years 2011-2012 and, further,authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. (f) Resolution No.3335,a Resolution approving Federal HOME Work Plan Allocation for Program Year 2012. To approve Resolution No. 3335, approving the City's 2012 HOME Annual Work Plan Allocation. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for August 2011 "Yard of the Month"to: Maria Soriano, 611 N. Cedar Avenue Maria Muniz, 1520 W. Agate Street Andy and Dianne Sanderson, 6312 Camden Drive Van and Donna Snyder, 7607 Estevan Drive Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for August 2011 "Business of the Month Appearance Award"to: Inca Auto Sales, 1205 S. 10th Avenue Mayor Watkins acknowledged the award of AWC's Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership to Councilmembers Yenney and Larsen. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Martinez reported on the Parks&Recreation Advisory Council Meeting. Mr. Yenney explained the requirements of AWCs Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Mr. Garrison, along with other Councilmembers,attended Police Chief Denis Austin's retirement gathering and the welcome gathering for incoming Police Chief Bob Metzger. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation (MF#VAC2011-005) A Portion of California Avenue(Domingo Navarro). 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. 4020,an Ordinance vacating a portion of California Avenue. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4020, vacating a portion of California Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Code Amendment: (MF#CA2011-002) PMC 25.48 Auto Body Shops as an Accessory Use in the C-R(Regional Commercial) District. Mr. White explained the details of the proposed code amendment. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT. Mr. John Ramsey, owner of Broadmoor RV, encouraged Council to approve the amendment to accommodate his business expansion. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the Findings as contained in the staff memo to the Planning Commission dated August 18, 2011. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4021,an Ordinance relating to zoning and amending PMC Title 25 by including Auto Body Shops as a permitted accessory use in Chapter 25.48. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4021, amending PMC Chapter 25.48 by including auto body shops as an accessory use within C-R(Regional Commercial)Districts and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 4022, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington,creating Section 3.07.075 "State and Federal Background Investigation Criminal History Check"; and Section 5.08.045 "State and Federal Background Investigation Criminal History Check"; amending Section 5.08.060"Investigation-Character and Business Responsibility"; creating Section 5.12.018"Criminal History Check"; amending Section 5.16A.040"Investigation and Determination"; amending Section 5.25.040"Dance Halls"; amending Section 5.25.050"Public Dance"; amending Section 5.27.160 "Applicant Investigation-Adult Entertainment Facility"; amending Section 5.27.170 "Applicant Investigation-Manager Wait Person and Entertainer"; and amending Section 5.45.110 "Driver's Permit-Requirements." MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4022, amending the Pasco Municipal Code regarding state and federal and criminal background checks and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried -- unanimously. Ordinance No.4023, an Ordinance repealing Chapter 1.08 "Elections" of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4023, repealing Chapter 1.08 of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3336, a Resolution approving the Capital Improvement Plan for Calendar Years 2012-2017. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed CIP. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3336, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2012-2017. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. Resolution No.3337,a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a Community Service Facility in an I-1 (Light Industrial) Zone. Mr. White explained the details of the Special Permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3337, approving a Special Permit for the location of a Level Two Community Service Facility at 215 S. 6th Avenue (Tax Parcel 112060378). Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No.3338,a Resolution approving a Preliminary Plat for Columbia Villas. Council and staff discussed the Preliminary Plat process. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3338, approving the Preliminary Plat for Columbia Villas. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 6-1.No— Larsen. Resolution No.3339,a Resolution approving Federal CDBG Annual Work Plan Allocation for Program Year 2012. Council and staff discussed the proposed plan. Carole Schuh,representing PowerZone located at 1202 W. Lewis St., encouraged Council to include service organizations in the allocation. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3339, approving the City's 2012 CDBG Annual Work Plan Allocation as recommended by city staff. Mr. Garrison seconded. MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved to table action on this item for 2 weeks to discuss the impact of Resolution No. 1969 at the next workshop meeting. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion failed 3-4. No—Francik, Yenney, Garrison, Watkins. Original motion carried 4-3. No—Martinez, Hoffmann, Larsen. Council requested staff prepare an Agenda Report for discussion of Resolution No. 1969 at a future workshop meeting. Resolution No. 3340,a Resolution of the City of Pasco adopting findings in support of retention of the moratorium prohibiting medical cannabis collective gardens in all zoning districts within the city. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3340, with a 12-month term, that adopts findings in support of retention of the moratorium prohibiting medical marijuana collective gardens in all zoning districts. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 4th Avenue Corridor Enhancement Project(South): Council and staff discussed the proposed project. Mr. John Serle, President&CEO Lourdes Health Network, thanked Council for considering this plan for the safety and appearance of 4th Avenue. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDJ Design Group authorizing survey, road design services with respect to the 4th Avenue Corridor Enhancement Project(South),not to exceed$39,465.00 and, ftirther, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen, Hoffmann. "A" Street Water Line Repair, Project No. M4-11-60-WTR: Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for"X' Street Water Line Repair, Project No. M4-11-60-WTR to Michels Pipe Services in the amount of$121,265.00, plus applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 Ratification of Award of Quote for Lewis Street Underpass Coating Project No. M4- 11-60-STR: Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to ratify the contract award for the Lewis Street Underpass Coating, Project No. M4-11-60-STR. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ratification of Award of Bid for Sylvester Water Line Replacement Project No. C2- 11-19-WTR: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to ratify the contract award for the Sylvester Water Line Replacement, Project No. C2-11-19-WTR. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Franklin County Master Mutual Aid Agreement: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the City's participation in the Franklin County Master Mutual Aid Agreement and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the document. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes— Martinez, Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann. No—Larsen. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager and the City Attorney. --- Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:49 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor De ra Clark, ity Cler PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of September, 201 L 5