HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.11.02 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 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 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 October 19,
2015
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,657,511.90 ($1,203,822.58 in
Check Nos. 206485-206787; $812,364.69 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 807614-
807730; 807734-807735; 807743-807765; 807767-807908; 807910-808064;
$46,909.38 in Check Nos. 48703-48742; $590,019.25 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 30087141-30087627; $4,396.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 189-190).
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Mesa for Municipal
Court Services
To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Mesa for Municipal Court Services and, further, authorize the Mayor to execute
the Amendment.
Design and Construction Management Services Agreement for City Hall
Remodel Project
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with CKJT Architects for the
City Hall Remodel Project and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute
the Agreement.
Interlocal Agreement for Automatic Aid Response
To approve the Interlocal Agreement for automatic aid response and, further,
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Paul Weaver, 1893 Young Grade Road, Yakima, spoke in favor of retail sales
of marijuana.
Kathy Sali, 1893 Young Grade Road, Yakima, encouraged Council to make an
informed decision about retail sales of marijuana.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney reported on the recent "Coffee with a Cop" event.
Mr. Garrison reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting.
Mayor Watkins attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Ben-Franklin Transit's
newest Park and Ride lot in Richland.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Easement Vacation: Easement in the Plat of Agri-Center (MF#VAC 2015-
014)
Mr. Kerr explained the details of Council's role in Quasi-Judicial matters.
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. 4242, an ordinance
vacating the east/west easement between Lots-8-15 Plat of Agri-Center and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Preliminary Plat: Road 84 Estates (MF#PP 2015-004)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3665, a resolution
approving the Preliminary Plat for Road 84 Estates. Mr. Martinez seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Preliminary Plat: Sunrise Estates Division II (MF# PP 2015-002)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3666, approving a
Preliminary Plat for Sunrise Estates Division II. Mr. Yenney seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to table this item to allow staff time to research
whether estate fencing is required. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Special Permit: Location of a Church in a C-3 District(MF# SP 2015-010)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3667, a resolution
granting a special permit for a church in a C-3 (General Business) Zone at 2508
W Sylvester Street, Suite D, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr.
Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted the Army Corp of Engineers will complete their review
process and reach a decision on lowering the last portion of the levee by March
2017.
Mr. Yenney encouraged everyone to vote by November 3, Election Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor e r lark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of November, 2015
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