HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.10.01 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 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, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Mike Garrison. 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; Mike Pawlak, City Engineer; 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 September 4, 2012. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,887,492.83 ($99,021.89 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 11405, 11406, 11442, 11455, 11470 and 11501; and $1,788,470.94 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1244 and 1245 and Claim Warrants numbered 189368 through 189563). To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,415,015.11 ($126,660.06 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 11552 and 11587; and $1,288,355.05 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1242, 1243 and 1246 through 1249 and Claim Warrants numbered 189564 through 189757). To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,116,016.90,Voucher Nos. 44771 through 44904 and 80190 through 80199; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30054400 through 30054978. To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts, miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court(non-criminal, criminal and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of$265,790.34 and, of that amount, authorize $179,468.85 be turned over for collection. (c) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments: To confirm the Mayor's appointment of the following individuals to the 2012 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Hotel Representatives: Monica Hammerberg, Red Lion and Allison White, Sleep Inn; User Representatives: Colin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Amy Kuchler, Downtown Pasco Development Authority; and City Councilmember Mike Garrison. (d) Reappointment to Regional Public Facilities District Board of Directors: To reappoint Rebecca Francik to the Board of Directors of the Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District,term to expire October 1,2015. (e) Resolution No.3428, a Resolution authorizing the sale of personal property surplus to city needs. To approve Resolution No. 3428, authorizing the sale of personal property, a 2000 Chevrolet Van 3500, surplus to city needs. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 2012 (f) Resolution No. 3429, a Resolution accepting work performed by Northeast Electric, LLC, under contract for the Argent Road/Saraceno Way/Varney Lane Traffic Improvements, Project No. C1-11-03-STR. To approve Resolution No. 3429, accepting the work performed by Northeast Electric, LLC,under contract for the Argent Road/Saraceno Way/Varney Lane Traffic Improvements Project. (g) Resolution No. 3430, a Resolution accepting a notice of intent(ten percent petition) to commence annexation proceedings,providing a determination on the territory to be annexed and whether simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required. To approve Resolution No. 3430, accepting a petition for annexation of the West Court Street Water Intake Property and providing a determination on the boundary, zoning and indebtedness. (h) Resolution No.3431, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington, authorizing commencement of condemnation litigation for the construction of the Lewis Street Overpass. To approve Resolution No. 3431, authorizing commencement of condemnation litigation for the construction of the Lewis Street Overpass. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(g). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: ■ Amy Kuchler, Executive Director of Downtown Pasco Development Authority, showed before and after photos of Lowe's work at Peanuts Park. Mayor Watkins presented a"Certificate of Appreciation"to Carlos Barrington and Deanna Summerhill from Lowe's Home Improvement of Pasco for renovation of Peanuts Park. Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for September 2012 "Yard of the Month"to: Miguel Lopez, 1808 N. 10th Avenue Richard and Barbara Ding, 4212 W. Henry Street John and Linda Goulet, 5511 Wrigley Drive Timothy and Betsy Kasnick, 10104 Willow Way Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for September 2012 "Business Appearance of the Month"to: Pizza Hut, 1921 W. Court Street VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council concerning a rock in Volunteer Park. -- REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Yenney reported on the Benton Franklin Community Action Connection meeting. Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new 2nd Harvest Distribution Center. Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new 2nd Harvest Distribution Center and the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board meeting. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 2012 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 4074, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending Chapter 5.25 and Chapter 3.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code,regarding Street and Intersection Closures. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4074, amending Chapter 5.25 and Chapter 3.07 of the Pasco Municipal Code,regarding street and intersection closures and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No.4075, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the Zoning Classification of Lots 1 and 2 of Binding Site Plan 2011-05,located at 3521 W. Court Street from CR(Regional Commercial District) to C-1 (Retail Business District). Mr. Kerr explained the details of the Quasi-Judicial process. Mr. Larsen disclosed he had conversations with residents in the area of the proposed zoning amendment. He recused himself from this item and the next item, Resolution 3432, and left the Council Chambers. Ms. Francik disclosed that a citizen contacted her about the rezone,but she declined to discuss the issue. There was no objection to her participation in this matter. Mr. Martinez disclosed that a citizen shared his opinion of this issue. He did not discuss the item further. There was no objection to his participation in this matter. Council and staff discussed the proposed zoning amendment. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4075,rezoning the property located at 3521 W. Court Street from CR to C-1 and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Resolution No.3432, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of Donation-Based Thrift Shop at 3521 W. Court Street. Council and staff discussed the proposed special permit. Ms. Carolyn Walker, 1705 Rd 36, expressed concerns about the site plan. Mayor Watkins responded that Council could not consider additional information. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3432, approving a Special Permit for the location of a donation-based thrift shop at 3521 W. Court Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Mr. Larsen returned to the Council Chambers. Resolution No.3433,a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of a cellular antenna tower at 9335 Sandifur Parkway. Mr. White explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3433, approving a Special Permit for the location of a cellular antenna tower at 9335 Sandifur Parkway as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 2012 Resolution No. 3434, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a church at 605 North 5th Avenue. Mr. White explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3434, approving a Special Permit for the location of a church at 605 North 5th Avenue as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3435, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of an elementary school. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3435, approving a Special Permit for an elementary school at the intersection of Spokane Street and North California Avenue as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3431, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington, authorizing commencement of condemnation litigation for the construction of the Lewis Street Overpass. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved approve Resolution No. 3431, authorizing commencement of condemnation litigation for the construction of the Lewis Street Overpass. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen. NEW BUSINESS: Linda Loviisa Well Construction, Project No. C7-WX-1R-12-02: Council and staff discussed the details of the project. Ms. Francik recused herself from this item due to family members potentially being involved with the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for Linda Loviisa Well Construction, Project No. C7-WX-1R-12-02 to Carpenter Drilling in the amount of $113,541.30 including sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Watkins announced there will be a gathering for Mr. John Trumbo, retiring Tri- City Herald reporter, Friday Oct 5th from 2-4 p.m. at the Herald offices. Mayor Watkins also noted he appreciates Council's diligence in the handling of Quasi- Judicial matters. ADJOURNMENT: -- There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 400° 1 111 ik Matt Watkins, Mayor De.ra L. Clark, City Jerk PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of October, 2012. 4