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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.01.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2013 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; Dave McDonald, City Planner; 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 December 17, 2012. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,139,200.23 ($209,874.33 in the form of Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 13060, 13098 and 13209; and $929,325.90 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1268, 1269, 1272 through 1276; and Claim Warrants numbered • 190861 through 191019). (2012 EXPENSES) To approve General Claims in the amount of$201,017.66 ($201,017.66 in the form of Wire Transfer No. 1279; and Claim Warrants numbered 191020 through 191027). (2013 EXPENSES) To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$3,104,509.79, Voucher Nos. 45097 through 45165 and 80220 through 80229; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30056380 through 30056932. (c) Resolution No. 3447, a Resolution accepting equipment supplied by Ozonia North America,Inc.,under contract for the 2009 WWTP Expansion Project#09-1- 05. To approve Resolution No. 3447, accepting the purchase of replacement Ultraviolet (UV) equipment from Ozonia North America, Inc., under contract for the 2009 WWTP Expansion Project#09-1-05. 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 attended the Tri Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting and the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Martinez reported on the Park&Recreation Advisory Board meeting and thanked Duane Taber for his many years of service as Chairperson of the Board. Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board meeting. Mr. Yenney thanked the citizens of Pasco and staff for making Pasco a great place to live. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2013 Mayor Watkins related a citizen's appreciation for the licensing options available in Pasco's Pit Bull regulations. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Resolution No.3448, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a church at 527 W. Bonneville Street. Mr. Crutchfield reviewed the procedures relating to Quasi-Judicial issues. Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3448, approving a Special Permit for the location of a church at 527 W. Bonneville Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3449, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for a church at 622 and 628 West Clark Street. Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3449, approving a Special Permit for the location of a church at 622 & 628 West Clark Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No.3450, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for a water pump station in the 1100 block of Harris Road. Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3450, approving a Special Permit for the location of a pump station in the 1100 Block of Harris Road as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No.3451, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a cellular antenna tower at 2600 North 20th Avenue. Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed special permit. Mr. Larsen disclosed he has read information, outside of the record, concerning the health risks associated with cell towers. MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved to hold a closed record hearing. Motion failed for lack of second. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3451, approving a Special Permit for the location of a cellular antenna tower at 2600 North 20th Avenue as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Martinez. No—Larsen. Resolution No. 3452, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a medical records storage building at 414 W.Nixon Street. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2013 Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3452, approving a Special Permit for the location of a medical records storage building at 414 W. Nixon Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Watkins noted Council organizational issues upcoming this year include Council District boundary adjustments, Council elections in November and in January of 2014, Mayor and Mayor Pro-tem elections. He also reminded everyone that various City Boards and Commissions are soliciting volunteers. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: ' A OF Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra . Clark, Cit Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 22nd day of January, 2013. 3