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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 20, 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; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Ken
Roske, Police Captain and Jess Greenough, Field Division Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 6, 2015.
Bills and Communications:
To approve claims in the total amount of$2,813,157.64.
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$221,995.88 and, of that amount, authorize
$104,198.07 be turned over for collection.
Appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
To appoint Nolvia Salinas to fill Position No. 1 (expiration date 2/2/17); to reappoint
Arthur Job to Position No. 3 and Edmon Daniels to Positon No 5, and to appoint Molly
Harker to Position No. 8 (all with the expiration date of 2/2/18)to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board.
Appointment to Housing Authority Commission.
To reappoint Greg Garcia to Position No. 4(expiration date 1/28/20)to the Housing
Authority Commission.
-� Waiver of Sewer Utility Service Requirement(MF#USW2015-001):
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To conditionally approve the sewer utility service waiver for 6505 Pearl Court and,
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the waiver agreement.
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Services:
To approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Pasco and the Port
of Pasco for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Services.
Resolution No.3632,a Resolution accepting work performed by Accelerated
Construction & Excavating,LLC under contract for the 2014 Sewer Line Repairs
Project.
To approve Resolution No. 3632, accepting the work performed by Accelerated
Construction&Excavating, LLC under contract for the 2014 Sewer Line Repairs Project.
Resolution No. 3633, a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to
consider vacating a portion of East Hillsboro Road.
To approve Resolution No. 3633, setting 7:00 p.m.,Monday, May 18, 2015 as the time
and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of East Hillsboro
Road west of Highway 395.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Eduardo Morfin, representing the Hispanic Affairs Commission, introduced himself
and noted he is looking forward to working with the community.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez reported on the Tri-Cities Regional Public Facilities District Board
meeting.
Mr. Yenney reported on the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments Board meeting and
attended the City of Pasco Volunteer Reception.
Mr. Garrison attended the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting.
Mayor Watkins attended the City of Pasco Volunteer Reception and the National Park
Service Manhattan Project National Historical Park Reception and Open House.
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HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Annexation: Road 80 Area Zoning(MF#ZD2015-001).
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed annexation zoning.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION ZONING.
Theresa Oliver,2912 Rd. 92, asked if there would be any restrictions on the
continued use of her property as a veterinary clinic.
Chris Abraham, 3913 Rd. 92,would like to preserve the current RS-20 zoning.
Steven Schlegal, 9304 Richardson Rd.,would like the RS-20 zoning extended for
more than 5 years.
Rick Dunbar, 3112 Chardonnay Dr., is concerned about the cost of lower fire
ratings and over extending city services.
Bill Venema, 8517 W. Court St., noted city services will be better than what the
county provides and would like to see future water and sewer development.
Mark Mansell,2715 Rd. 96, asked Council to consider the current lifestyle of the
annexation area residents.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 1 MEETING.
No action was taken.
Street Vacation: Portion of Commercial Avenue(MF#VAC2015-005).
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution.
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.4216,an Ordinance vacating a portion of Commercial Avenue.
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MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No.4216, vacating a portion of
Commercial Avenue and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance No.4217, an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No.4215 vacating
north/south alleys in Kurtzman's First Addition and Acre Park Addition and
reestablishing the vacation of said alleys with retention of easements.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4217,repealing Ordinance No.
4215, vacating several north/south alleys in the Kurtzman's Addition and Acre Park
neighborhoods and retaining utility easements and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No.3634,a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco,
Washington,expressing support for a 2015 Transportation Revenue and Reform
Package,which includes funding for the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3634, expressing support for a
2015 Transportation Revenue and Reform Package,which includes funding for the Lewis
Street Overpass Project. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote: Yes—Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Martinez.No—Hoffmann, Larsen.
NEW BUSINESS:
Annexation Road 80 Area (MF#ANX2015-001):
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of
Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings and any follow-up petitions for the Road 80
Annexation Area. Mr. Garrison seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to table the item until after the zoning public hearing on
June 1. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion failed by the following roll call vote: Yes—
Yenney, Larsen.No—Martinez,Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann.
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed annexation.
Original Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes—Martinez, Watkins,
Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann. No—Larsen, Yenney.
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Archer Estates,Phase 1 Water System Extension Agreement(Dent Road):
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Council moved to approve the Water System Extension Agreement with Big
Sky Developers, LLC and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes to
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 8:41 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of May, 2015.
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