HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.07.15 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 15, 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, 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; Bob Metzger, Police Chief, Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Mike Pawlak, City
Engineer and Reuel Klempel, Plant Division Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 17, 2013.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,544,684.02 ($33,191.00 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer No. 15578; and $1,511,493.02 in the form of Wire Transfer
Nos. 1329, 1330, 1332, 1333, and 1334; and Claim Warrants numbered 193541 through
193743).
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,642,269.91 ($129,747.77 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 15645, 15662, 15666, 15705, 15725 and 15726; and
$1,512,522.14 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1335, 1338 and 1339; and Claim
Warrants numbered 193744 through 193975).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$2,514,184.49, Voucher Nos. 45569 through
45746 and 80280 through 80289; and EFT Deposit Nos. 30060086 through 30060695.
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$218,698.44 and, of that amount, authorize
$161,609.14 be turned over for collection.
(c) Appointment to Pasco Public Facilities District Board:
To reappoint Spence Jilek to Position No. 3 (expiration date 7/14/2017), and appoint
Craig Maloney to Position No. 4 (expiration date 7/14/14) on the Public Facilities District
Board.
(d) Legislative Consultant Agreement:
To approve the agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for
state legislative consultant services and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement.
(e) Dedication Deed for a portion of Road 36 (MF #DEED2013-007):
To accept the dedication deed from Daniel Morales for a portion of Road 36.
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(f) Setting of Special Meeting and Cancellation of Business Meeting.
To schedule a Special Meeting to be conducted on July 29, 2013, and to cancel the
August 5, 2013 Business Meeting.
(g) Resolution No. 3484, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider vacating a Utility Easement in First Place, Phase 1.
To approve Resolution No. 3484, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2013 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a utility easement in First Place,
Phase 1.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for June 2013 "Yard of the
Month"to:
Terry and Christi Seaton, 1232 S. 3rd Avenue
Andrea Leiby, 1739 N. 18th Avenue
Keith Price, 6708 Gehrig Drive
Mark and Susan Kuffel, 1401 N. Road 79
Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for June 2013 "Business
Appearance of the Month"to:
White Shield, Inc., 320 N. 20th Avenue
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez reported on the Regional Public Facilities District meeting.
Ms. Francik spoke to the Association of University Women and the Richland Kiwanis.
Mr. Hoffmann commented on the General Fund Operating Statement through June 2013.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Special Permit Appeal (MF#SP2013-010): Location of an Auto Sales Lot in the 6300
Block of Burden Boulevard.
Mr. Kerr explained the Quasi-Judicial process.
Mr. White summarized the Planning Commission's actions on this item.
Mayor Watkins asked if any Councilmembers have had any ex parte
communication about this item. None was declared.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE
APPEAL.
Council and staff discussed the record.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved the Council accept the Planning Commission
recommendation and deny approval of the Special Permit for the location of an auto sales
lot in the 6300 block of Burden Boulevard. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion tied by the
following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins, Francik. No—Yenney, Hoffinann,
Larsen.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to table this item to the special meeting of July 29, 2013.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Hoffmann.
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Street Vacation (MF#VAC2013-003) Portions of the Pasco Kahlotus Highway and
Commercial Avenue.
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
VACATION.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to continue the hearing to the regular meeting of August
19, 2013. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4107, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, amending
Section 26.28.010 "Application" and Section 26.28.070 "Terms of Approval"
providing for the Extension of a Period for Final Plat Approval.
Council and staff discussed the proposed code amendment.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4107, amending PMC 26.28.010
extending the final plat approval time period from nine years to ten years and amending
PMC 26.28.070 revising terms of approval of final plats and, further, to authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4108, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending Title
16 of the Pasco Municipal Code, regarding the adoption of the Washington State
Building Code and International and Uniform Building Codes.
_._ Council and staff discussed the proposed code amendment.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4108, amending Title 16 of the
Pasco Municipal Code regarding the adoption of the Washington State Building Code
and certain International and Uniform Building Codes, adding an inspection fee and
modifying provisions for permitting impervious surfaces in residential districts and,
further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried 5-1. No—Larsen.
Ordinance No. 4109, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington amending
Pasco Municipal Code Section 3.07.060 "Cemetery."
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4109, amending Section 3.07.060
of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4110, an Ordinance relating to land use and zoning amending PMC
Title 25 "Zoning."
Council and staff discussed the proposed code amendment.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4110, amending PMC Title 25
'—' "Zoning" and, further,to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik further moved to remand to the Planning Commission the issue
of detached accessory building height in residential districts for the purpose of
recommending to City Council special permit criteria appropriate to accommodate
accessory building heights in excess of 15 feet in residential districts recommended by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Ordinance No. 4111, an Ordinance relating to zoning and amending PMC Title 25
by repealing Chapter 25.82 and creating a new Chapter 25.81 dealing with Airport
• Protection Zones and related provisions.
Council and staff discussed the proposed code amendment.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4111, repealing PMC Chapter
25.82 and enacting new PMC Chapter 25.81 dealing with Airport Zoning and, further, to
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4112, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington repealing
Ordinance No.4052 and amending the Zoning Classification of property located at
the 5900 block of Road 90 to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential) with a concomitant
agreement.
Council and staff discussed the proposed zoning amendment.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4112,repealing Ordinance No.
4052 and adopting a new Concomitant Agreement for the property located at the 5900
block of Road 90, as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, to
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4113, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending the
Zoning Classification of a portion of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter
of Section 15,Township 9 North, Range 29 East, from RT (Residential Transition)
to R-1 (Low-Density Residential).
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Council and staff discussed the proposed zoning amendment.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No.4113, rezoning the property
located at 6720 Aintree Lane from RT to R-1 and, further, to authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3485, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for a water intake facility at 11412
West Court Street.
Council and staff discussed the proposed special permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3485, approving a Special
Permit for the location of a water intake facility at 11412 West Court Street as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Hoffmann seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution No. 3486, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the Location of a Cellular
Tower at 6600 Burden Boulevard.
Council and staff discussed the proposed special permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3486, approving the Special
Permit for the location of a cellular tower at 6600 Burden Boulevard as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No—Larsen.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Riverview Pump Station Meter/Chlorine Vault Replacement Project#C7-WT-2R-
13-05:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Riverview Pump Station
Meter/Chlorine Vault Replacement Project to C&E Trenching, LLC, in the amount of
$27,628.84, including applicable sales tax and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the
contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
Amendment to Professional Services Agreement HDJ Design Group—On-Call
Professional Services:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement with HDJ Design Group authorizing continuing on-call professional services,
not to exceed $25,000 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Hoffmann inquired about the size of the pumps at the new water intake facility.
Council and staff discussed the problem of abandoned shopping carts throughout the
City.
Ms. Francik recognized 2 Richland High School students in the audience.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:41 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
consider acquisition of real estate and discuss potential litigation with the City Manager
and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 9:01 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, ra ark Mayor eb L. Cl City Clerk °---
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PASSED and APPROVED this 29th day of July, 2013.
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