HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012.11.05 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 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 Hoffinann, Tom
Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Patrick Galloway, Acting 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 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 October 15, 2012.
Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated October 29, 2012.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,576,146.97 ($197,654.33 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 12114, 12117, 12129 and 12223; and $1,378,492.64 in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1250, 1251, and 1254 through 1258, and Claim Warrants
numbered 189992 through 190242).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,101,186.64, Voucher Nos. 44905 through
44993 and 80200 through 80209; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30054979 through 30055544.
(c) Water System Booster Pump Station:
To accept the utility easement from Dale Adams for the water system booster pump
station on Harris Road and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the easement
document.
(d) Tourism Promotion Area:
To approve the 2013 Business and Marketing Plan and Operating Budget for the Tourism
Promotion Area in the total amount of$850,000.
To approve the 2013 Special Project Expenditure for the Tourism Promotion Area in the
amount of$75,000 to be funded from the TPA reserve balance.
(e) Resolution No.3438, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco,
Washington supporting changes in the Energy Independence Act and Citizens for P-
O-W-E-R("Protecting Our Washington Energy Rates").
To approve Resolution No. 3438, supporting citizens for P-O-W-E-R and legislation
narrowing the requirement for utilities to purchase renewable energy resources or credits
when not needed to serve customer loads.
(f) Resolution No.3439, a Resolution declaring the City's legislative priorities
for the 2013 session of the Washington State Legislature.
To approve Resolution No. 3439, declaring the City's legislative priorities for the 2013
session of the Washington State Legislature.
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(g) Resolution No. 3440, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Sunset
Village.
To approve Resolution No. 3440, approving the Preliminary Plat for Sunset Village.
Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(c)—New Business.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Ms. Diana Washington,representing Washington State Department of Ecology, presented
Todd Marden, Chief Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator, with the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award for 2011.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez and Mayor Watkins attended the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention
Bureau's 2012 Annual Meeting &Tourism Showcase.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Resolution No. 3441, a Resolution of the City of Pasco directing the Planning
Commission to develop an action plan for resolving issues involving automobile
repair operations and violations of the Pasco Municipal Code.
Council and staff discussed the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3441, directing the Planning
Commission to develop an action plan resolving conflicts between violations of the Pasco
Municipal Code and automobile repair businesses. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Resolution No.3442, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the location of donation-based
thrift shop at 1208 N. 20th Avenue.
Mr. White explained the background of the proposed special permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3441, approving a Special
Permit for the location of a donation-based thrift shop at 1208 N. 20th Avenue as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 3440, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Sunset Village.
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed preliminary plat.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3440, approving the
Preliminary Plat for Sunset Village. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Martinez noted he received a citizen request for additional handicap parking at Gesa
Stadium and asked staff to work with the tenant on assessing the need.
Ms. Francik, Mayor Watkins and Mr. Yenney commented on the voting process and
encouraged everyone to vote.
Mr. Crutchfield reminded Council the 2013 Budget Workshop meeting will start at 6 p.m.
on November 13.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:26 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
consider acquisition of real estate and discuss collective bargaining strategy and
proposals with the City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:46 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor De ra L. Clark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of November, 2012.
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