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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.01.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5,2015 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 and Matt Watkins. Excused: 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 and Bob Metzger,Police Chief. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 15, 2014. Bills and Communications: To approve claims in the amount of $3,769,950.47. ($1,588,030.07 in Check Nos. 201669-201970; $566,327.33 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 803696-803759, 803762- 803766, 803773-803801, 803803-803830, 803833-803948; $91,932.17 in Check Nos. 47620-47669; 900000091-900000092, 900000094; $1,342,895.83 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30076406-30077348; $2,000.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 107-108; $178,765.07 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 102-107). Northwest Commons,Phase 9 Final Plat(MF#FP2014-007): To approve the final plat for Northwest Commons,Phase 9. Resolution No. 3610, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Colorado Avenue within the Frey's Addition. To approve Resolution No. 3610, setting 7:00 pm, Monday, February 2, 2015 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Colorado Avenue. Resolution No. 3611, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Road 60. To approve Resolution No. 3611, setting 7:00 pm, Monday, February 2, 2015 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating the east 15 feet of Road 60, south of Sylvester Street. Resolution No. 3612, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider vacating the utility easement in Lots 6 &7, Columbia East#2. To approve Resolution No. 3612, setting 7:00 pm, Monday, February 2, 2015 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating the utility easement through Lot 6 &7, Columbia East#2. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 2015 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting and the Visit Tri-Cities Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS: City Council Districts: Mr. Richard Reuther, 4302 Desert St., noted he appreciates staff's attention to the redistricting process. Council and staff discussed the details of the redistricting process and directed staff to schedule public hearings on the matter, with final action to be taken at the March 2 meeting. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell welcomed Councilmembers back for 2015 and noted the Downtown Pasco Development Authority has received the Washington State Main Street Program Certification. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes to establish sales price or lease amount of real estate and discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:16 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor era . ark City Clerk '4"."-- PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of January, 2015. 2