HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.06.04 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2012
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; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Mike Pawlak, City
Engineer and Lynne Jackson, Human Resources Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 21, 2012.
Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 29, 2012.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,435,790.92 ($182,487.28 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 10070 and 10186; and $1,253,303.64 in the form of Wire
Transfer Nos. 1201, 1203 and 1207 through 1212; and Claim Warrants numbered 187925
through 188108).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,041,391.07, Voucher Nos. 43996 through
44092 and 80150 through 80159; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30051791 through 30052345.
(c) Civil Service Commission Appointment:
To confirm the City Manager's appointment of Eduardo Rodriguez to the Civil Service
Commission to fill Position No. 3 to expire 2/17/18.
(d) Municipal Prosecutor Agreement Renewal:
To approve the Agreement for Prosecutorial Services with Bell, Brown & Rio and,
further, authorize the City Manager to sign the document.
(e) Pasco Boat Basin Lease Request for Proposals:
To authorize issuance of a Request for Proposal for the lease/operation of the Pasco Boat
Basin.
(f) Special Permit Appeal (MF#SP2012-007) Expanding the Capacity of a
Preschool in an R-S-20 Zone:
To set 7:00 pm, July 2, 2012 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider
the appeal of the Planning Commission special permit recommendation under Master File
No. SP2012-007.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2012
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for May 2012 "Yard of the
Month"to:
Clare Cranston and Dorothy Shaw, 907 W. Nixon
Manuel and Maria Espinoza, 3719 W. Sylvester Street
Bruce and Janie Agee, 4906 Desert Plateau Drive
Phil and Rae Hanna, 9903 Coronado Drive
Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for May 2012 "Business of the
Month Appearance Award"to:
Pasco Auto Repair, 416 N. 20th Avenue
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council concerning a rock in Volunteer Park.
Mr. James Brumfield, 424 Jadwin Ave., Richland, addressed Council concerning a police
issue.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez attended the Pasco and Chiawana High School Graduations.
Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
Mayor Watkins noted the progress of a man kayaking from Kennewick to Japan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
Medical Marijuana (MF#CA2011-003).
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE.
Tate Andrews, 1904 Rd. 35, spoke against the ordinance.
Sean Dorman, 725 E. 13th Ave., Kennewick, stated his opposition to the
ordinance.
Clare Cranston, 907 W. Nixon St., spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
Eric, 106 Bremmer St., Richland, commented that other cities have allowed this
use in their zoning.
Lynn, 111Y2 2nd Ave., Kennewick, spoke against the ordinance.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS
DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance.
Ordinance No. 4059, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, repealing the
moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens and amending Chapter 25.08
of the Pasco Municipal Code.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4059, repealing Resolution No.
3340 and amending Chapter 25.08 of the Pasco Municipal Code prohibiting uses in
violation of local, state and federal laws and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—
Martinez, Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison. No—Larsen, Hoffmann.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Non-Represented Cost of Living Adjustment.
Council and Staff discussed the proposed ordinances.
Ordinance No.4060, an Ordinance concerning wages for certain Non-Management,
Non-Represented personnel beginning July 1, 2012.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4060,providing a cost-of-living
adjustment in the non-represented,non-management wage plan beginning July 1, 2012
and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Hoffinann moved to amend the motion to change the COLA rate from
2.8% to 2%. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—
Larsen, Hoffmann. No—Martinez, Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison.
Original Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins,
Yenney, Francik, Garrison. No—Larsen, Hoffmann.
Ordinance No.4061, an Ordinance concerning the salaries for Management
positions beginning July 1,2012.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4061,providing a cost-of-living
adjustment in the management salary plan beginning July 1, 2012 and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 5-2. No—Larsen,
Hoffmann.
Resolution No.3405, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit to redevelop a school recreation
field at 4115 W. Henry Street.
Mr. White explained the details of the Special Permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3405, approving the special
permit to redevelop a school recreation field at 4115 W. Henry Street as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Award 2012 Overlays, Project No. M3-OV-3R-12-02:
Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2012 Overlays Project,
including the Base Bid plus Alternates E, F, G, M and N, to Granite Construction, Inc., in
the amount of$1,509,532.34 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract
documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, CityCTerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of June 2012.
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