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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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