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Home My WebLink About2014.01.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2014 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, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez, and Matt Watkins. Excused: Robert Hoffmann 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; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Mike Pawlak, City Engineer. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem: Ms. Francik nominated Matt Watkins for Mayor. With no further nominations, Mayor Watkins closed nominations. Mr. Watkins was declared Mayor for the years 2014 and 2015 by unanimous Roll Call vote. Mr. Garrison nominated Rebecca Francik for Mayor Pro-Tern. With no further nominations, Mayor Watkins closed nominations. ._ Ms. Francik was declared Mayor Pro-Tern by the following Roll Call vote: Yes— Martinez, Watkins, Francik, Garrison. No—Larsen. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 16, 2013. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve Claims in the amount of$2,332,349.01 ($1,563,726.50 in Check Nos. 196001-196299; $219,264.17 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 0, 1, 6-69, 71-164, 166-203, 235-239; and $549,358.34 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 7, 9, 11 and 5-8). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. John Talbot, 6712 W. Octave,provided Council with a letter outlining his concerns about the city policy on merit pay and awards. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ms. Francik attended an Open House for the Chiawana Riverhawks,the Grand Re- opening of the downtown Mid-Columbia Public Library and Aegis Crossfit Grand Re- opening. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2014 HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Final Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 149, Kurtzman Park Street Improvements, Phase 3. Mr. Pawlak explained the details of the final assessment roll. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. Mr. Eddie Barajas, 303 S. Hugo Ave., is concerned about the height of the water meter box on his property and inquired why the road is patched and not paved. Ms. Shirley Allen, representing Gemella Jackson owner of 211 S. Hugo Ave., addressed Council about the assistance program process and the final assessment amount. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council and staff discussed the details of LID 149. Ordinance No. 4137, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, relating to Local Improvement District No. 149; approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 149 for the purpose of making roadway improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drainage, and handicap ramps to current ADA standards, driveway approaches and other associated street work of South Cedar, South Hugo Avenues and East Alton Street, as provided by Ordinance No.4035; levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense of the ._ improvements against the lots, tracts,parcels of land and other property as shown on the assessment roll; and,providing for collection of assessments. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4137, relating to Local Improvement District No. 149; approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 149 for roadway improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm drainage, and handicap ramps to current ADA standards, driveway approaches and other associated street work of South Cedar, South Hugo Avenues and East Alton Street, as provided by Ordinance No. 4035; levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense of the improvements against the lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as shown on the assessment roll; and providing for collection of assessments; and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 4138, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending the zoning classification of East 841.21 feet of Franklin County Tax Parcel#116-020-010 from RT (Residential Transition) to R-1 (Low-Density Residential) and R-2 (Medium-Density Residential). Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed zoning amendment. "- MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4138,rezoning property at the northwest corner of Sandifur Parkway and Convention Drive From RT to R-1 and R-2 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3527, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit allowing a height increase for a detached residential garage at 5417 Dradie Street. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 6, 2014 Mr. Martinez recused himself from this item due to the applicant being a family member and left the Council Chambers. Mr. White explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3527, approving the Special Permit allowing a height increase for a detached residential garage at 5417 Dradie Street as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Martinez returned to the Council Chambers. NEW BUSINESS: Bargaining Contract for Code Enforcement Officers and Permit Technicians: Council and staff discussed the details of the contract. Mr. Talbot inquired about the fiscal impact of the contract. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 280, Code Enforcement Officers and Permit Technicians, for years 2013-2015 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 4-1. No— Larsen. Bargaining Contract for Public Works and Facilities Maintenance Employees: Council and staff discussed the details of the contract. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 280, for years 2013-2015 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 4-1. No—Larsen. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Watkins noted committee assignments will be discussed at the next workshop meeting and commented on memos from Mr. Crutchfield relating to changes in the claims approval form and City Manager compensation comparisons. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to review the performance of a city employee. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: 4710 -1 • Ln&um, 4 Matt Watkins, Mayor •! , ' +; , City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of January, 2014. 3