HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.10.05 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 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, 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
and Bob Gear, Fire 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 September
21, 2015.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,312,047.98 ($1,277,928.07 in
Check Nos. 206107-206272; $379,704.38 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 807226-
807342, 807349-807350, 807355-807448, 807451-807466, 807470-807577;
$43,928.24 in Check Nos. 48608-48663; $610,487.29 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 30086148-30086652.
Accept 2014-2015 Chip Seal
To approve Resolution No. 3659 accepting the work performed by Central
Washington Asphalt, Inc.,under contract for the 2014-2015 Chip Seal project.
Easement Vacation: Easement in the Plat of Agri-Center (MF#VAC 2015-
014)
To approve Resolution No. 3660, a resolution setting 7:00 p.m., Monday,
November 2, 2015 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the
vacation of the east/west easement between Lots 8-15, Plat of Agri-Center.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
STEM Education Month Proclamation Presentation
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Megan Nelson, Director of STEM
Initiatives and Instructional Technology, Pasco School District, declaring
October 2015 STEM Education Month.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 2015
Yard and Business of the Month Awards
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for September 2015
"Yard of the Month" and "Business Appearance of the Month"to:
• Elkis Echeverria&Ruben Vasquez, 907 W. Jan Street
• Brian& Sofia Roach, 4016 W. Riverhaven Street
• Rocio Garcia&Luis Mendoza, 5210 Jackson Lane
• Tiffany&Bradley Sainsbury, 2908 Road 80
• FedEx Express, 1705 W. Argent Road
VISITORS-OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Keri Henricks, 8401 Tucker Dr., commented about the potential tax benefits of
marijuana sales in the City of Pasco.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez reported on the Regional Parks and Recreation Meeting.
Mr. Larsen attended the Emergency Medical Services Board meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Bethel Church Special Permit Renewal(MF# SP2015-009)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3661, a resolution
granting a special permit for a church in a C-1 (Retail Business) Zone. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
Council and staff discussed the details of this item.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the allocation of 2016 Lodging Tax
receipts and the Renewal Agreement for the Promotion of Tourism with the
Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau as recommended by the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee minutes of August 13 and September 3, 2015. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to confirm reappointment of the following
individuals to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee:
• Hotel Representatives: Monica Hammerberg, Red Lion and Allison White,
Sleep Inn
• User Representatives: Colin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of Commerce and
Michael Goins, Downtown Pasco Development Authority
• City Council: Mike Garrison
Mr. Martinez second. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 2015
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted the groundbreaking for the Primary Clarifier Upgrade Project
will be October 19th at 4:30 p.m. and the U.S. Department of Justice will host a
community meeting at the Pasco Police Department Training Center, 204 W.
Clark, on October 7th, from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:k#:/(_
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PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of October, 2015
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