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Home My WebLink About2014.07.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 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, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Staff present: Stan Strebel, Acting City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; 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 June 16, 2014. Minutes of the Special Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 23, 2014. Bills and Communications: To approve Claims in the amount of$5,245,465.44 ($2,368,056.86 in Check Nos. 198830-199218; $1,379,258.51 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 801179-801228, 801230- 801373, 801375-801647, 801821-801823, 801849; $116,702.48 in Check Nos. 46808- ,_, 46980, 900000050-900000051, 900000053-900000054; $1,115,019.78 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30070075-30071044; $5,746.57 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 70-71; $260,681.24 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 57-60). Water Use Agreement with Kidwell Farms: To approve the Water Use Agreement with Kidwell Farms and, further, authorize the Acting City Manager to sign the agreement. Fowler Street Dedication: Deed for a portion of N. Idaho Avenue (MF#DEED2014- 004): To accept the dedication deed from Cittagazze LLC for a portion of North Idaho Avenue. Dura Plastics Utility Easement (MF#ESMT2014-003): To accept the utility easement from Dura Plastics. Resolution No. 3566, a Resolution of the City of Pasco,Washington, continuing the imposition of a moratorium established by Resolution No. 3557 prohibiting platting within the R-2, R-3 and R-4 Districts for a period of six months. -" To approve Resolution No. 3566, adopting findings of fact and continuing the imposition of the moratorium on the submittal of subdivision applications for properties zoned R-2, R-3 and R-4 as established by Resolution No. 3557. Resolution No. 3567, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider vacating 30-foot road easement across the south 30-feet of Lot 5 Shaundee Estates. To approve Resolution No. 3567, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2014 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating the Bachart Easement. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2014 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 Certificates of Appreciation for June 2014 "Yard of the Month"to: Erasmo Arroyo, 440 N. Cedar Avenue Martha Franco, 1731 N. 16th Avenue Rob and Kylee Fox, 5012 Antigua John and Judy Pettigrew, 6219 Cowlitz Lane Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for June 2014 "Business Appearance of the Month"to: Pasco Auto &Truck Parts—NAPA, 1724 W. Lewis Street VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Mac Miller, Boise Idaho, addressed Council concerning a rock in Volunteer Park. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Ms. Francik commented on the out of town July 4th Celebration she attended, noting that Pasco's fireworks show was bigger. Mr. Garrison attended the Tri Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau Board meeting and the TRIDEC Board meeting. Mr. Yenney commented on the excellent organization of the July 4th parade. Mr. Martinez attended the July 4th parade and thanked everyone involved in producing the July 4th events. Mr. Larsen attended the July 4th parade. Mr. Hoffmann thanked all the participants in the July 4th parade and also noted he had attended the Franklin County Mosquito Control District meeting. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Recreational and Medical Marijuana Land Uses (MF#CA2013-005). MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER RECREATIONAL AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAND USES. David and Shiloh Morgan, 1827 W. Octave St., spoke in favor of allowing recreational marijuana sale locations in Pasco. Carl Holder, 402 W. Lewis St., is in favor of allowing sales and stated that the C-2 zone would be suitable for recreational marijuana sales. Carlos Perez, 2116 E. Sycamore Ct., spoke in favor of medical/recreational marijuana sales in Pasco. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council and staff discussed the issue. MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to direct staff to prepare an ordinance banning marijuana sales in Pasco (until further information is available pertaining to the Federal Law/State Law conflict) and to draft a map showing the effect of potential exclusion zones for marijuana operations, for review by Council. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Francik. 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2014 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinance No. 4162, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending Section 16.06.020 "Exemptions" to Utility Connections. Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No.4162, amending Title 16 adding an exemption to the requirement for utility connection and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4163, an Ordinance prohibiting parking on various streets, amending Section 10.56.080 of the Pasco Municipal Code. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4163, adding parking restrictions on Road 44 (Argent Road to Burden Blvd) and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No.4164, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending the zoning classification of property located at the northeast corner of Utah Avenue and Spokane Street from C-3 (General Business) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). Mr. Yenney recused himself from this issue due to owning property adjoining the proposed rezone and left the Council Chambers. Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4164,rezoning the property located at the northeast corner of Utah Avenue and Spokane Street from C-3 to R-3 and, - further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 4165, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington amending the Zoning Classification of the Department of Natural Resources/School District site located in Section 16,Township 9 North,Range 29 East W.M.,from RT (Residential Transition) and C-1 (Retail Business) to RS-1 (Suburban Residential),R-1 (Low- Density Residential),R-3 (Medium-Density Residential), "O"(Office) and C-1 (Retail Business). Mayor Watkins noted he owns property in the vicinity,but does not believe he has a conflict of interest. There were no objections to his participation. Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4165,rezoning the Department of Natural Resources and School District property south of 1-182 between Road 68 and Road 84 from RT and C-1 to R-S-1, R-1, R-3, "0" and C-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3568, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's .._. recommendation and approving a special permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at the southwest corner of Court Street and Road 68. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3568, approving the Special Permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at the southwest corner of West Court Street and Road 68 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen. Resolution No.3569, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for a church at 1202 W. Lewis Street, Unit B. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2014 Mr. White explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3569, approving a Special Permit for the location of a church at 1202 W. Lewis Street, Unit B, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 3570, a Resolution waiving competitive bidding requirements for the purchase of forty (40)AP22 Time Switches and forty-nine (49) M2M Model TSC2G Cellular Communications Modems and authorizing the purchase. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3570, waiving competitive bidding requirements and approving the purchase of 40 AP22 Time Switches and 49 M2M Model TSC2G Cellular Communications Modems. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council agreed to participate in Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act training by video at 6:30 p.m. before the July 28 and August 11 workshop meetings. MOTION: Mr. Hoffmann moved to appoint Mr. Garrison as Mayor Pro-tern for the August 4th Council meeting, in the absence of Mayor Watkins and Mayor Pro-tem Francik. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: • _Api 9 d 0/ Matt Watkins, Mayor ra L. Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of July, 2014. 4