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Home My WebLink About2014.06.02 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 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, Matt Watkins. Excused: Robert Hoffmann, 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. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated May 19, 2014. Bills and Communications: To approve Claims in the amount of$3,014,167.81 ($1,355,998.62 in Check Nos. 198399-198604; $856,073.89 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 800646-800693, 800695- 800754, 800756-800889, 800893-800971, 800973-801175; $42,411.92 in Check Nos. 46704-46751; 900000040-900000043; $550,317.41 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30069136-30069602; $209,365.97 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 47-50). Annual Fire Department Performance Report: To accept the Pasco Fire Department 2013 Performance Report. Resolution No.3554, a Resolution accepting work performed by Premier Excavation,Inc., under contract for the Heritage Industrial Center Primary Lead Track, Phase 2 Project and the Big Pasco Industrial Center Hub Development, Phase 5B Project. To approve Resolution No. 3554, accepting the work performed by Premier Excavation, Inc.,under contract for the Heritage Industrial Center Primary Lead Track, Phase 2 and Big Pasco Industrial Center Hub Development, Phase 5B, 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 Chuck DeGooyer, CEO, Tri-Cities Cancer Center,proclaiming June 12, 2014, "Tri-Cities Cancer Center Day". Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for May 2014 "Yard of the "— Month"to: Maria Torres, 1408 W. Ainsworth Avenue Linda Erwin, 604 Road 36 Brian &Michelle Sites, 5317 W. Dradie Street Rick &Cindy Rochleau, 3606 Judemein Court Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for May 2014 "Business Appearance of the Month"to: Roasters Coffee, 7204 Burden Blvd 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 2014 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council concerning a rock in Volunteer Park. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Martinez reported on a meeting sponsored by the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs attended by Gov. Inslee. He also presented thank you posters from 2nd grade students from Emerson Elementary to Chief Metzger, Chief Gear and Mayor Watkins. Mr. Garrison attended the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting and the Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting. Mayor Watkins attended a focus group session with the Port of Pasco. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 4159, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, extending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Falcon Video Communications,L.P., locally known as Charter Communications, Inc.,hereinafter referred to as "Grantee" through September 30,2014. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4159, extending the Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Charter Communications (Falcon Video Communications, L.P.) through September 30, 2014 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4160, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, creating a new Section 13.16.012 "Connection Outside City Limits—Water Rights"; amending Section 13.36.070 entitled "Assignment of Water Rights—Extension of Water Services Beyond City Limits"; Creating a new Section 13.36.075 "Installation of Irrigation Lines—Extension of City Water Service Beyond City Limits"; and amending Section 3.07.160 I) "Water Rights Acquisition Fee—per acre." Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4160, revising the Water Rights Fee and requiring assignment of water rights for development outside the city and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3555, a Resolution assessing abatement expenses as a special lien for 114 N. 4th Avenue, Pasco, Washington. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3555, assigning a special assessment as a tax lien against 114 N. 4th Avenue for emergency abatement costs resulting from the structure fire in August of 2013. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ■ Resolution No. 3556, a Resolution establishing a Water Resources Action Plan. "' Agenda Report from Gary Crutchfield, City Manager dated May 23,2014. Water Resources Action Plan—Proposed Resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3556, establishing a Water Resources Action Plan. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3557, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington, declaring a moratorium prohibiting platting within the Residential Two, Three and Four Zoning Districts within the City and setting public hearing thereon. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 2014 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3557, declaring a moratorium on the submittal of subdivision applications for properties zoned R-2, R-3 and R-4. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Dual RT SB Lanes—Road 68 and Other Interchange Access Improvements: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Kittelson &Associates authorizing design services with respect to Dual RT SB Lanes— Road 68 Project in the amount of$280,000 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 4-1. No - Larsen. New Police Facility Design, Phase 2: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement (Phase 2) with Terence L. Thornhill, Architect, for the new Police Facility and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 4-1. No - Larsen. Police Station Financing: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize staff to prepare for the issuance of bonds to finance the new Police Community Services Building. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 4-1. No - Larsen. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: ._ Mr. Crutchfield updated Council on a citizen's concern about the lack of sidewalks on two properties along Burden Blvd. One property owner has agreed to install sidewalks. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: CriQ___Q, 61\ CL Matt Watkins, Mayor De ra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of June, 2014. 3