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Home My WebLink About2015.07.06 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 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; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Ken Roske, Police Captain and Dave Hare, Battalion 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 15, 2015. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $3,575,859.76 ($1,400,251.28 in Check Nos. 204553-204854, $879,905.35 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 805889- 806026, 806029-806036, 806043-806346; $107,385.81 in Check Nos. 48069- 48220; $1,184,317.32 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30082639-30083627; $4,000.00 in Electronic Transfer No. 159-160). Appointment to the Downtown Pasco Development Authority To appoint Heather Breymeyer to Position No. 4, on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority(expiration date 12/20/16). Accept Memorial Park Upgrades,Project#C5-PK-8R-14-01 To approve Resolution No. 3645, accepting the work performed by Moreno & Nelson Construction Corporation, under contract for the Memorial Park Upgrades project. STREET VACATION: A Portion of East Trinidad Street (MF# VAC 2015-012) To approve Resolution No. 3646, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 17, 2015, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of East Trinidad Street. Removed from Consent Agenda and moved to New Business. STREET VACATION: A Portion of Montana and Colorado Avenues and Trinidad Street (MF#VAC 2015-013) Page 1 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2015 To approve Resolution No. 3647, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 17, 2015, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Montana Avenue, Colorado Avenue and East Trinidad Street. 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. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Yard and Business of the Month Awards Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for June 2015 "Yard of the Month" and "Business Appearance of the Month" to: • Julia Pineda, 424 Madrona Avenue • James & Gail Warren, 3612 W. Ella Street • Alfred &Elsa Flores, 5913 Maryhill Lane • Jeff&Jody Provencher, 9010 Wellington Drive • Gesa Credit Union, 7421 W. Sandifur Parkway REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Yenney reported on the July 4th Parade and the AWC Conference and noted `Drums Along the Columbia' is taking place tonight at Edgar Brown Stadium. Mr. Garrison attended the Visit Tri-Cities Board meeting and the TRIDEC Board meeting. Mr. Martinez and Ms. Francik reported on the Varney Court Apartments Open House Celebration and the July 4th Celebration. Mr. Hoffmann reported on the AWC Conference. Mayor Watkins noted BNSF has presented Pasco with the "Railway Heritage Community Award." ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Exemptions to Required Utility Connections Mr. White explained the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4229, amending Section 16.06.040 "Waiver - Authorized" providing for administrative approval of waivers within certain areas of the City and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously Code Amendment: Solid Waste Scavenging and Compaction (MF# CA 2015-004) John Chamberlain, representing GreenSpace Recycling, explained their business model and activities. Darrick Dietrich,representing Basin Disposal, explained their business model and the effects of GreenSpace's activities on their business. Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. Page 2 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2015 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4230, an ordinance amending PMC Chapter 6.04 entitled "Solid Waste Disposal," and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes — Watkins, Yenney, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Martinez.No - Larsen. Youth Athletic Facilities Grant-Authorizing Resolution Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3648, authorizing submitting application for grant funding assistance for Youth Athletic Facilities project (Highland Park Football Field) to the Recreation and Conservation Office as provided in WAC 286 and subsequent Legislative action. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Agreement with Franklin County Fire District No. 3 regarding Asset Transfers and Exchange of Services MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County Fire District No. 3 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Letter of Support, Port of Pasco Small Community Air Service Development Grant Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed letter of support. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of support for the Port of Pasco's Small Community Air Service Development Grant. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No—Larsen. STREET VACATION: A Portion of East Trinidad Street (MF# VAC 2015-012) Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolutions. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3646, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 17, 2015, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of East Trinidad Street. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. STREET VACATION: A Portion of Montana and Colorado Avenues and Trinidad Street(MF#VAC 2015-013) MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3647, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 17, 2015, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Montana Avenue, Colorado Avenue and East Trinidad Street. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Terway gave a presentation on the improvements to Memorial Park in the last 5 years. Mr. Strebel presented the details of the recent Bond Sale. Page 3 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 6, 2015 Mr. Hoffinann distributed to Councilmembers a proposed resolution addressing recent Supreme Court decisions and requested Council discussion and action on the proposed resolution. Mr. Zabell noted the City has setup an Arson Hotline seeking information about a string of arson fires. Battalion Chief Hare updated Council on the July 4th fire activity. •-- i Mayor Watkins called a 5 minute recess at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:40 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins returned to the Council Chambers at 8:55 p.m. and noted Executive Session will continue for an additional 5 minutes. Mayor Watkins returned to the Council Chambers at 9:00 p.m. and noted Executive Session will continue for an additional 5 minutes. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 9:05 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor era lark, Citty erk (11s' PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of July, 2015 Page 4 of 4