HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.05.06 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 6, 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;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public
Works Director and Bob Metzger, Police Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 15, 2013.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$2,072,789.23 ($253,044.13 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 14740, 14804, 14818 and 14884; and$1,819,745.10 in the
form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1307, 1308, 1312 through 1316; and Claim Warrants
numbered 192627 through 192867).
-- To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,387,593.91, Voucher Nos. 45364 through
45433 and 80260 through 80269; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30058630 through 30059209.
(c) Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
To appoint Arthur Job to Position No. 3 and reappoint Edmon Daniels to Position No. 5
(both with the expiration date of 2/2/15); and to appoint Craig Howell to Position No. 4,
Jason Ruud to Position No. 6, and reappoint Abigail Kidd to Position No. 7 (all with the
expiration date of 2/2/16) to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
(d) 2012 Fire Department Performance Report:
To accept the Pasco Fire Department 2012 Performance Report.
(e) "A" Street Railroad Crossing UTC Grant:
To accept the grant offered by UTC in the amount of$25,000 for the 1st and"A" Street
railroad crossing and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(f) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Franklin County:
To approve the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Chip Sealing Services with
Franklin County and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
(g) Columbia Water Supply—Raw Water Intake:
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers
for Environmental Services with respect to the Columbia Water Supply Project in the
amount of$57,450.37 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
(h) Waiver of Sewer Utility Service Requirements (2113 Market Drive) (MF
#USW2013-008):
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To approve the sewer utility service waiver at 2113 Market Drive and, further, authorize
the City Manager to sign the Waiver Agreement.
(i) Resolution No. 3468, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco,
Washington,Ratifying the Proposed Appointments of the Tri-Cities Regional Public
Facilities District for Pro and Con Committees.
To approve Resolution No. 3468,ratifying the Proposed Appointments of the Tri-Cities
Regional Public Facilities District for Pro and Con Committees.
(j) Resolution No. 3469, a Resolution accepting work performed by Ray Poland
& Sons, Inc., under contract for the 5th Avenue Sewer Repair, Project No. C7-SE-
2R-12-20.
To approve Resolution No. 3469, accepting the work performed by Ray Poland & Sons,
Inc., under contract for the 5th Avenue Sewer Repair Project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Donald Klippstein, Director of Marketing,
Columbia Basin Hearing Center,proclaiming May 2013 "Better Hearing Month."
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison attended the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting,the
TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting and the Hanford Communities Governing Board
meeting. ,_..
Mr. Martinez attended the Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, the Tri-Cities
Regional Public Facilities District Construction Committee meeting, the Cinco De Mayo
Celebration and the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program Awards.
Mr. Yenney attended the Road 68 Improvements Open House, commented on the
landscaping at the Steptoe Rd. extension in Kennewick and noted May 13-17 is
Candidate Filing Week.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District meeting.
Ms. Francik attended the Road 68 Improvements Open House, the Tri-Cities Regional
Public Facilities District Construction Committee meeting and the Tri-Cities Evolution
discussion.
Mayor Watkins attended the Cinco de Mayo Celebration and reported on a tour of Zen-
Noh Hay Co. at the Port of Pasco.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation (MF#VAC2011-008) Portions of East Lewis Place from Heritage
Blvd to SR-12.
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed street vacation.
MAYOR WATKINS CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
VACATION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING
NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
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Ordinance No.4102, an Ordinance vacating portions of East Lewis Place.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4102, vacating portions of East
Lewis Place and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4103, an Ordinance prohibiting parking on various streets,
amending Section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code; and permitting limited
time (two-hour)parking on various streets, amending Section 10.56.110 of the Pasco
Municipal Code.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed parking ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4103, adding parking restrictions
on certain streets and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4104, an Ordinance concerning wages for Temporary Non-
Management,Non-Represented Personnel.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4104, revising the Temporary
Employee Wage Plan for calendar year 2013 and, further, to authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3470, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of a temporary
cellular tower at 6600 Burden Boulevard.
Mr. White explained the details of the special permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3470, approving the special
permit for the location of a temporary cellular tower at 6600 Burden Boulevard as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Reconsider Street Vacation.
MOTION: Mr. Larsen moved to reconsider Street Vacation (MF #VAC2013-001) from
the April 15, 2013 meeting. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Council and staff discussed the details of the vacation.
Motion failed by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Yenney, Larsen. No—Watkins,
Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Martinez.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Crutchfield noted there will be an additional Park and Recreation Advisory Board
interview at the May 13 workshop meeting.
Mr. Hoffmann reported a citizen comment on the lack of advertising for TRAC events.
Mayor Watkins noted the `State of the Cities' event will be held May 22.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:44 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
discuss acquisition of Real Estate with the City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTE T:
Matt Watkins, Mayor r Debra L. Clark, City Jerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of May, 2013.
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