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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.09.02 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 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, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Jim Raymond, Police Captain and Kate Thompson, Civil Engineer. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated August 4, 2014. Bills and Communications: To approve Claims in the amount of$7,751,397.40 ($4,013,629.55 in Check Nos. 199580-200068; $2,027,247.36 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 802137-802226, 802229- 802246, 802248-802602; $119,759.64 in Check Nos. 47138-47299; 900000064- ,_, 900000065; 900000067; $1,133,497.76 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30072049-30073045; $13,486.33 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 76-80; $443,776.76 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 68-73). To approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general accounts, miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court(non-criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of$257,865.77 and, of that amount, authorize $169,118.92 be turned over for collection. Chapel Hill Park and Street Deeds (MF#DEED2014-006): To accept the quit claim deed from American Home Centers Tri-Cities LLC for the Chapel Hill Park Site. To accept the dedication deed from Envision Homes for a portion of Chapel Hill Boulevard. East Side Booster Pump Station Upgrade (BS 2.1) Project—Engineering Services: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc., authorizing professional engineering services with respect to the East Side Booster Pump Station Upgrade project in the amount of$107,538 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Pasco Boat Basin Stormwater RetroFit Project—Geotechnical Services: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with PBS Engineering& Environmental, Inc., authorizing professional geotechnical services with respect to the Pasco Boat Basin Stormwater RetroFit project in the amount of$16,900 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 30" Main (NW Area)—Geotechnical Services: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with STRATA, Inc., authorizing professional geotechnical services with respect to the 30"Main(NW Area) sewer project in the amount of$22,470 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to New Business - Item 10(b). 30" Main (NW Area)—Survey Services: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Skillings Connolly, Inc., authorizing professional survey services with respect to the 30"Main(NW Area) sewer project in the amount of$41,160 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to New Business -Item 10(c). 30" Main (NW Area)—Cultural Resources Assessment Services: To approve the Professional Services Agreement with SWCA, Inc., authorizing professional cultural resources assessment services with respect to the 30"Main(NW Area) sewer project in the amount of$23,929 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Three Rivers West, Phase 1 —Final Plat(MF#FP2014-006): To approve the Final Plat for Three Rivers West, Phase 1. Reappointment to Regional Public Facilities District Board of Directors: To reappoint Saul Martinez to the Board of Directors of the Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District, term to expire October 1, 2017. Appointment to TRAC Advisory Board: To appoint Matt Watkins to the TRAC Advisory Board for years 2014-2015. Resolution No. 3582, a Resolution of the Pasco City Council forming an ad-hoc Interchange Feasibility Study Executive Committee and confirming appointments thereto: To approve Resolution No. 3582, confirming the Mayoral appointments to the Executive Committee of the Interchange Feasibility Study. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for August 2014 "Yard of the Month"to: Irma Vargas, 440 N. Beech Avenue Mick and Liz Mikulecky, 3719 W. Nixon Street Doug Christiansen and Jodi Mix, 5211 Santa Fe Lane Anthony and Ginger Simpson, 5308 Bakerloo Lane Mayor Watkins presented a Certificate of Appreciation for August 2014 "Business Appearance of the Month"to: Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, 3604 W. Court Street 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the Tri-Cities Visitor& Convention Bureau Board meeting, the TRIDEC Board meeting and along with Mr. White, the Benton & Franklin Counties, Department of Human Services, 2060 Interlocal Agreement Steering Committee meeting. Ms. Francik attended the League of Women Voters Picnic at Chiawana Park. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Rezone (MF#Z2014-003) Rezone Property from C-3 (General Business) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). Mr. White explained the background of the proposed rezone. Mr. Kerr explained the role of Council in a Quasi-judicial matter. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING OPEN. Council and staff discussed the record. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE HEARING CLOSED. Ordinance No. 4170, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the zoning classification of property located at 909 North 3rd Avenue from C-3 (General Business) to R-3 (Medium-Density Residential). MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4170, rezoning the property located at 909 N. 3rd Avenue from C-3 to R-3 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison. No—Hoffinann, Larsen. Street Vacation (MF#VAC2014-005) A Portion of Nevada Avenue, Utah Avenue and Spokane Street. Mr. Yenney declared he owns property in the vicinity,but noted he has no financial interest in the subject property. There was no objection to his participation. MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED VACATION. FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS,EITHER FOR OR AGAINST,AND THERE BEING NONE,MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed vacation. Ordinance No. 4171, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Nevada Avenue,Utah Avenue and Spokane Street. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4171, vacating a portion of Nevada Avenue, Utah Avenue and Spokane Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to table the ordinance to the next regular meeting for further information on the amount of right of way needed for sidewalks. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: A Resolution accepting a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings, providing a determination on the territory to be annexed and whether simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed annexation. Mr. Richard Rogers, read a letter from the property owners outlining the reasons they have requested annexation of their property. Council concurred to discuss this item further and review the City's annexation policy at the next workshop meeting. No action taken, no resolution number assigned. Resolution No. 3583, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, Washington adopting the Sylvester's Addition Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3583, adopting the Sylvester's Addition Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Road 40 East Storm Drainage: Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the proposed project. .- MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the Road 40 East Storm Drainage Project to C&E Trenching, LLC in the amount of$61,215.18 and, further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 30" Main (NW Area)—Geotechnical Services: Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with STRATA, Inc., authorizing professional geotechnical services with respect to the 30" Main (NW Area) sewer project in the amount of$22,470 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann. No— Larsen. 30" Main (NW Area)—Survey Services: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Skillings Connolly, Inc., authorizing professional survey services with respect to the 30" Main (NW Area) sewer project in the amount of$41,160 and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council concurred to send a letter of support for the Union Gospel Mission's New Market Tax Credit Grant. Mr. Hoffmann commented on the General Fund Operating Statement through July 2014. 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 • ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. APPROVED: A TEST: li Matt Watkins, Mayor i ebr'a L. ark, City PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of September, 2014. III 5