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Home My WebLink About2012.02.06 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2012 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 and Mike Pawlak, City Engineer. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 17, 2012. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of $846,934.65 ($846,934.65 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1163, 1164 and 1170; and Claim Warrants numbered 186012 through 186145 and 186162). 2011 EXPENSES To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,074,294.58 ($155,853.27 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 8835, 8852 and 8920; and $918,441.31 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1169, 1171 through 1174; and Claim Warrants numbered 186010, 186011, 186146 through 186161, and 186163 through 186313). 2012 EXPENSES To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of $1,994,229.21, Voucher Nos. 43707 through 43774 and 80110 through 80119; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30049600 through 30050149. (c) Request for Streetlight Installation: To approve the installation of a streetlight at the intersection of Road 77 and Court Street. (d) Resolution No. 3371, a Resolution approving a building lease for the Downtown Post Office. To approve Resolution No. 3371, approving a building lease for the Downtown Post Office. (e) Resolution No. 3372, a Resolution accepting work performed by A &B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Bed Paving and Wall Modifications Project. To approve Resolution No. 3372, accepting the work performed by A &B Asphalt, Inc., under contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Bed Paving and Wall Modifications Project. (f) Resolution No. 3373, a Resolution accepting work performed by Booth & Sons Construction, Inc., under contract for the Broadmoor Pump Station Improvements, Project No. 10 -2 -05. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2012 To approve Resolution No. 3373, accepting the work performed by Booth & Sons Construction, Inc., under contract for the Broadmoor Pump Station Improvements, Project No. 10 -2 -05. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND /OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison reported on the Tri- Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting, the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting and Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting. Mr. Martinez attended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council meeting. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting. Mr. Yenney attended the AWC Elected Officials Training and invited all citizens to attend the Community Forums this week. Mayor Watkins, along with Ms. Francik, Mr. Yenney and Mr. Crutchfield, attended the AWC City Legislative Action Conference in Olympia. Mayor Watkins also testified before the state legislature concerning excessive Public Records Requests. Mr. Hoffmann attended the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board meeting. Ms. Francik reported on the AWC Board meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Mandatory Sidewalk Installation in LID 149 (Kurtzman). MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING NONE, MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution. Resolution No. 3374, a Resolution ordering the installation of sidewalks on Hugo Avenue through Pasco Municipal Code Section 12.08. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3374, ordering sidewalk installation on Hugo Avenue between Alton and Lewis Streets. Motion carried 6 — 1. No — Larsen. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS: Code Amendment: Rabbit Hutch and Chicken Coop Setbacks Adjacent Alleys (MF #CA2012 -001). Council and staff discussed the details of the amendment. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt the Findings as contained in the staff memo to the Planning Commission dated 1/19/12. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried 6 — 1. No — Garrison. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2012 Ordinance No. 4040, an Ordinance relating to zoning and amending PMC Title 25 dealing with rabbit hutches /chicken coops and runs being located within five feet of alleys in residential zoning districts. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4040, amending PMC Chapters 25.20, 25.22, 25.24, 25.26, 25.28, 25.30, 25.32, 25.34, 25.36 and 25.38, to allow structures for the keeping of rabbits and chicken hens to be located within five feet of an adjacent alley and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried 4 — 3. No — Martinez, Watkins, Garrison. Resolution No. 3375, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a temporary use for a circus at 6200 Burden Boulevard. Council and staff discussed the details of the special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3375, approving a Special Permit for the location of a temporary use (circus) at 6200 Burden Boulevard. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Kurtzman Park Neighborhood Local Improvement District (LID) 149: Staff informed Council that protests equaling only 6.5% of the assessed value of the LID properties were received. Council concurred to proceed with the Kurtzman Park Neighborhood LID. Architectural Services — Municipal Court: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the agreement with LCA +pH, LLC for architectural services for the Municipal Court facility and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Chiawana Park Restroom and Playground Replacement: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the purchase of a restroom building and play structure from the State's bid list, plus the necessary cost of installation, the total not to exceed the budgeted amount of $210,000. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Commercial and Kahlotus Highway Lift Station: Council and staff discussed the details of the agreement. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with CH2MHi11 authorizing professional services with respect to the Commercial and Kahlotus Highway Lift Station, not to exceed $125,897 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2012 Crack Sealing, Project No. M3- OV- 3R- 12 -01: Council and staff discussed the details of the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2012 Crack Sealing, Project No. M3 -OV-3R- 12-01 to Construction Ahead (dba Pavement Surface Control), in the amount of $185,247.76 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sing the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2012 MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Watkins noted Council has the results of the National Citizens Survey and will discuss the results at the next workshop meeting. Mr. Crutchfield described Council's goal setting process which will conclude with final goals being adopted in mid -April. Mr. Yenney requested the National Citizens Survey be available at the library and web site. Ms. Francik inquired if Council has any authority to regulate what passes through the City on rail lines. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes to discuss acquisition of Real Estate with the City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:53 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. APPROVED: Matt Watkins, Mayor ATTEST: Debra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of February, 2012. al