HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.02.02 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 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 Hoffinann, 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 Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Joseph Seet,
Traffic Engineer.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated January 20, 2015.
Bills and Communications:
To approve claims in the total amount of$2,581,228.79 ($1,376,186.17 in Check Nos.
202206-202400; $447,525.08 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 803949-804026, 804029-
804045, 804048-804049, 804052-804164; 804166-804246; $26,281.86 in Check Nos.
47700-47725; $528,597.98 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30077820-30078291;
$202,637.70 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 117-119).
Agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell for Federal Legislative Consulting
Services:
To approve the agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs for
federal legislative consultant services and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement.
Right-of-Way License Agreement(MF#AGRMT2015-003) Road 100:
To approve the Road 100 Right-of-Way License Agreement and, further, authorize the
City Manager to execute the license agreement.
Resolution No.3615, a Resolution approving a preliminary plat for Tierra Vida
Division No. 2.
To approve Resolution No. 3615, approving the Preliminary Plat for Tierra Vida Division
No. 2.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Jim Brittain, 10824 W. Court St., addressed Council concerning the possibility of the
City working with Google to bring high speed fiber to Pasco.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2015
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Garrison attended the Visit Tri-Cities Board meeting.
Mr. Yenney and Mayor Watkins commented on the Employee Awards Banquet.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: Portion of Road 60 (MF#VAC2014-009).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation.
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.
Ordinance No.4203, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Road 60.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4203,vacating the east 15 feet of
Road 60 south of Sylvester Street and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Easement Vacation: Lots 6 & 7, Columbia East#2 (MF#VAC2014-010).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation.
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.
Ordinance No.4204, an Ordinance vacating the Utility Easement between Lots 6
and 7, Columbia East#2.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4204, vacating the Utility
Easement between Lots 6 and 7, Columbia East#2 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Street Vacation: Portion of Colorado Avenue (MF#VAC2014-008).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation.
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.
Ordinance No.4205, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Colorado Avenue.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4205, vacating a portion of
Colorado Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2, 2015
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4206, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
zoning classification of property located in the northwest corner of I-182 and
Broadmoor Blvd from RT (Residential Transition) to C-1 (Retail Business).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4206,rezoning property located
in the Northwest corner of 1-182 and Broadmoor Blvd from RT to C-1 and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance No. 4207, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco,Washington, amending the
zoning classification of property located at 710 North 24th Avenue from C-1 (Retail
Business) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4207,rezoning the property
located at 710 N. 24th Avenue from C-1 to R-3 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Yenney commented on the new development along Sylvester St.
Mr. Zabell updated Council on the construction of Powerline Road,the Road 80
Annexation Citizen Committee, the City Website update, Safety Grants for Oregon Ave.
and 20th Ave.,the Fire Safety Inspection Program and STP Funding for the Road 68 Study
and City wide signal improvements.
Mayor Watkins noted that Mac Miller, a frequent visitor at Council Meetings, passed
away last month.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
consider possible acquisition and to establish sales price or lease amount of real estate
with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:01 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Cler
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of February, 2015.
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