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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.04.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2014 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. • Mayor Watkins noted a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 116 is in the audience. 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; Bob Metzger, Police Chief and Mike Pawlak, City Engineer. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: (a) Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated March 17, 2014. (b) Bills and Communications: To approve Claims in the amount of$3,510,435.58 ($1,828,990.92 in Check Nos. 197433-197751; $823,517.76 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 793-947, 950-951, 953-1006, 1008, 200000-200002, 800000-800153, 800213, 800280, 800342; $34,826.05 in Check Nos. 46551-465885; 900000025-900000026; $538,233.50 in Electronic Transfer No. 30067290-30067745; $4,357.75 Electronic Transfer No. 40; $280,509.60 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 28-35). (c) Appointments to Planning Commission: To appoint Gabriel Portugal to fill Position No. 9 (expiration date of 2/2/15); and to reappoint Zahra Khan to Position No. 7, and Jana Kempf to position No. 8 (expiration date of 2020) on the Planning Commission. (d) Final Plat(MF#FP2014-001) First Place, Phase 6: To approve the Final Plat for First Place, Phase 6. (e) Traffic Signal Controller Replacement Master Plan: To approve the Traffic Signal Controller Master Plan as presented. (f) Consultant for Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan 2015-2019 Update: To approve the HOME Consortium Agreement with John Epler for preparation of an update to the Tri-Cities Consolidated Plan 2015-2019 in an amount not to exceed $12,834 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the contract documents. (g) Resolution No. 3540, a Resolution accepting the Water Resources Management Plan prepared by MSA Associates. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to Item 8(g). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2014 (h) Resolution No. 3541, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider vacating the east ten feet of South 11th Street between West "A" Street and West "B" Street. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3541, setting 7:00 pm, Monday, May 5, 2014 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of South 11th Avenue. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Watkins recognized a Richland High School government student in the audience. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No.4151, an Ordinance concerning speed limits on various streets and amending Section 10.24.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4151, amending Section 10.24.040 "Speed Limits in Certain Zones," and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Watkins. Ordinance No. 4152, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending Section 10.16.135 "Penalty Provisions" regulating traffic within the City; creating Section 10.52.080 "Handicap Parking Violations"; and repealing Chapter 10.94 "Tri-Cities Airport Parking and Traffic Regulations." MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4152, regarding Parking Regulations and amending Title 10 of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4153, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending Section 9.08.030 "Court-Ordered Requirements Upon Persons Charged with Crime —Violation"; amending Section 9.08.090 "Stalking—Penalties"; amending Section 9.34.020 "Shoplifting"; amending Section 9.34.060 "Theft of Rental Equipment"; amending Section 9.42.140 "Introducing Contraband Third Degree"; amending Section 9.46.010 "Riot"; amending Section 9.54.050 "Vehicle Prowling"; and creating Section 9.34.065 "Shopping Cart Theft." MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4153, amending Sections of Title 9 of the Pasco Municipal Code regarding Criminal Acts and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3542, a Resolution approving a Preliminary Plat for Three Rivers West. Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3542, approving the Preliminary Plat for Three Rivers West. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried • ■ unanimously. Resolution No. 3543, a Resolution of the City of Pasco approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pasco and the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco & Franklin County for Payment in Lieu of Taxes. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3543, approving the Interlocal Agreement for payments in lieu of taxes by the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2014 Resolution No. 3544, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,250,000 to finance low-income housing in the City of Pasco,Washington. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3544, approving the issuance of bonds by the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County to finance low-income housing at the 4th and Pearl property. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Hoffmann. Resolution No. 3540, a Resolution accepting the Water Resources Management Plan prepared by MSA Associates. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3540, adopting the Water Resources Management Plan. Mr. Martinez seconded. MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to amend the plan to remove all references to tiered rates. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Yenney, Hoffinann, Larsen. No—Watkins, Francik, Garrison. MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to table Resolution No. 3540 to the next regular meeting to allow staff time to remove references to a tiered rate. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Larsen, Martinez, Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Hoffmann. No—Garrison. NEW BUSINESS: 2014 Crack Seal, Project No. M3-OV-3R-14-02: Council and staff discussed the details of the project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the 2014 Crack Seal Project to Pavement Surface Control in the amount of$122,997.00 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Lewis Street Demolition, Project No. C5-ST-3A-13-01: Council and staff discussed the details of the bids. Mr. Joe Churchman, representing Groat Brothers Inc., inquired about the prequalification requirements and explained his perspective on Groat Brothers Inc. being considered a non-responsive bidder. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Lewis Street Demolition Project to Ray Poland & Sons, Inc., in the amount of$445,017.82 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Garrison, Hoffmann, Martinez, Watkins,Yenney, Francik. No—Larsen. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Yenney reminded everyone that Pasco City TV has moved to Charter Channel No. 191. Council and staff discussed the City Manager recruitment process schedule. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 7, 2014 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to establish the sale price or lease amount of real estate and discuss enforcement action with the City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:58 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: /7) 14° 1■ Matt Watkins, Mayor P ebra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of April, 2014. 4