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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.06.15 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 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, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Eric Ferguson, Acting 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 To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 1,2015. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $3,221,100.95 ($1,316,860.29 in Check Nos. 204284-204552; $371,481.19 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 805782, 806027, 806028, 806037, 806038-806041; $51,157.66 in Check Nos. 48014- 48068; $623,763.84 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30082151-30082638; $857,837.97 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 143-158). To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non- criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of $298,549.98 and, of that amount, authorize $188,509.59 be turned over for collection. Accept 2015 Water Meter Relocations To approve Resolution No. 3642 accepting the work performed by Puget Sound Utility Services, Inc., under contract for the 2015 Water Meter Relocations project. Accept Lewis Street Demolition Project To approve Resolution No. 3643 accepting the work performed by Ray Poland & Sons, Inc.,under contract for the Lewis Street Demolition project. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to New Business. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Page 1 of 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 2015 VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Theron Cammer, 4012 W. Opal, commented on the Fire Inspection Fee associated with his Business License and Council's lack of willingness to listen to citizen's concerns. Mary Mahoney, 5017 W. Pearl, related her opinion concerning Animal Control issues. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Martinez and Ms. Francik reported on the Regional Public Facilities District meeting. Mr. Hoffmann attended the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee meeting and the Wings of Freedom Historic Airplane Tour at the Tri-Cities Airport. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:22 p.m. for approximately 10 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 7:32 p.m. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Road 80 Annexation (MF#ANX 2015-001) Mr. White explained the details of the proposed annexation. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed annexation. Steven Schlegel, 9304 W. Richardson Rd., commented on retaining the current lifestyle of the annexation area residents. Tom Cornell, 2616 Rd. 96, informed Council he will fight to keep the area lifestyle. Mark Mansell, 2715 Rd. 96, is not against annexation, but wants a concomitant agreement with the City to preserve their lifestyle. Judy Dunbar, 3112 Chardonnay Dr., does not agree with Council limiting the zoning to 5 years. Bill Venema, 8517 W. Court St., understands the comments about lifestyle, but credits Council for their careful consideration during the process. Jack Martincavage, 9016 Colby Ct., is concerned about an increase in fire insurance rates. Candy Hales, 9415 Merlot Dr., agrees with the annexation. Ross Carpenter, 3420 Rd. 88, commented on Council not listening to citizens and moving forward with the annexation. Page 2 of 5 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 2015 Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing Closed. Council discussed the details of the proposed annexation. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4222, an Ordinance annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco, and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes -Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Martinez. No - Larsen. Sharma Annexation (MF#ANX 2014-003) Mr. White explained the details of the proposed annexation. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed annexation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing Closed. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4223, an Ordinance annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4224, an Ordinance establishing R-1 and RS-1 zoning for the Sharma Annexation Area as recommend by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried. Six-year Transportation Improvement Plan 2016-2021 Mr. Qayoumi explained the highlights of the 6 year TIP. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed 6 year TIP. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing Closed. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3644, adopting the revised and extended Comprehensive Street, Storm Drain and Bridge Programs for the City of Pasco. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation: Portion of Duluth St. and California Ave. (MF# VAC 2015-009) 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, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing Closed. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4225, an ordinance vacating a portion of Duluth Street and a portion of California Avenue, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried. Page 3 of 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 2015 Street Vacation: Portion of Road 60(MF#VAC 2015-006) 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, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing Closed. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4226, an ordinance vacating a portion of Road 60, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried. Street Vacation: A Portion of Washington Street(MF#VAC 2015-010) Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed vacation. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing Closed. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to deny the Washington Street vacation. Mayor Watkins seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes - Martinez,Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Larsen.No -Yenney. Mayor Watkins called a 5 minutes recess at 8:48 p.m. 6. 11 Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:53 p.m. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: LTGO Bonds for Police Community Services Building MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4228, relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $9,000,000 aggregate principal amount of limited tax general obligation bonds to provide funds to design, construct and equip a new police facility and other capital purposes, as deemed necessary and advisable by the City, and to pay the costs of issuance and sale of the bonds; fixing or setting parameters with respect to certain terms and covenants of the bonds; appointing the City's designated representative to approve the final terms of the sale of the bonds; and providing for other related matters and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Pasco Senior Center Purchase & Sale Agreement with Pasco School District Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Pasco and Pasco School District#1 for the sale of the Pasco Senior Center and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried. Page 4 of 5 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 15, 2015 20th Avenue Safety Improvements - Lewis Street to Sun Willows Boulevard Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve 20th Avenue Safety Improvements Professional Design - Lewis Street to Sun Willows Boulevard Professional Services Agreement with DKS Associates and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried. Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Dam Safety Compliance — Professional Engineering, Geotechnical,and Surveying Services Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Process Water Reuse Facility Dam Safety Compliance Project Professional Services Agreement with GN Northern, Inc. and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried. Accept Lewis Street Demolition: MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3643 accepting the work performed by Ray Poland & Sons, Inc., under contract for the Lewis Street Demolition project. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell noted staff will follow up on the fire inspection fee mentioned earlier in the meeting and the comments concerning animal control issues. Mayor Watkins asked staff to confirm what effect the annexation area will have on the City's fire rating. Mr. Yenney noted the City's animal shelter is a public facility with certain responsibilities that would prevent it from operating as a no-kill shelter. Mayor Watkins asked Council if they are interested in a joint meeting with the other area City Councils to discuss items of common interest. Mr. Martinez commented on the expansion of Food Truck Friday. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: I 71 i��" "/ 1 Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Clark, CityClerk Y PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of July,2015 Page 5 of 5