HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.02.03 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2014
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez,
Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Rebecca Francik.
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 Dunyele Mason, Financial Services Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 21, 2014.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve Claims in the amount of$4,012,885.94 ($1,672,526.82 in Check Nos.
196553-196740; $1,330,036.16 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 204-234, 240-285, 287-374,
376-452, 527-528; $25,404.77 in Check Nos. 46437-46460; 900000011-900000012;
$541,998.03 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30065450-30065907; $235,152.74 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 21-23; $207,767.42 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 13-15).
(c) Appointment to Benton-Franklin Community Action Connections Board:
To concur in the Mayor's appointment of Alecia Greenaway to the Benton-Franklin
Community Action Connections Board, term to expire January 2016.
(d) Resolution No.3531, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider vacating a portion of Whipple Drive.
To approve Resolution No. 3531, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2014 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Whipple Drive.
(e) Resolution No. 3532, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public
hearing to consider vacating a portion of Myrtle Avenue.
To approve Resolution No. 3532, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2014 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Myrtle Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney attended the Employee Awards Banquet and noted Mr. Martinez has been
inducted into the Pasco High School Hall of Fame.
Mr. Martinez also attended the Awards Banquet and congratulated the Pasco High School
Bowling Team on their 4A State District 2nd place finish.
Mr. Larsen reported on the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
Mayor Watkins attended the Awards Banquet and served as judge for the Boys and Girls
Club `Volunteer of the Year' competition.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2014
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4142, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, amending Pasco Municipal
Code Section 3.07.190 regarding stormwater rates.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4142, correcting certain
stormwater utility rates effective February 1 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No.4143, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
zoning classification of property located at the northwest corner of California
Avenue and Columbia Street from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4143, rezoning the property
located at the northwest corner of California Avenue and Columbia Street from C-1 to C-
3 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4144, an Ordinance relating to zoning and amending PMC Title 25
dealing with the height and area of detached shops and garages in R-S-1, R-1,R-2,
R-3 and R-4 Districts.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4144, amending PMC Title 25
dealing with detached shop and garage size and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Water System Extension Agreement(Commercial-Kahlotus Service Area):
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the water system extension agreement with
Oregon Potato Company and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Water System Extension Agreement(Canter Club Estates, Road 64):
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to approve the water system extension agreement with
J&J Kelly Construction, Inc., and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the
agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Road 68 Improvements, Phase 2 and Interconnect Road 68 Signals Project#C2-11-
16-STR and C5-ST-4A-13-01:
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed improvements.
MOTION: Mr. Garrison moved to award the low bid for the Road 68 Improvements,
Phase 2 and Interconnect Road 68 Signals Project to Sierra Electric, Inc., in the amount
of$1,201,687.00, including Bid Alternatives 1 and 2 and, further, authorize the Mayor to
sign the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll ■
Call vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Council and staff discussed the recruiting options for a new City Manager.
Council preferred to continue distribution of the Good Neighbor Handbook at City Hall
rather than direct mail to each household.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2014
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of February, 2014.
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