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Home My WebLink About2015.11.16 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 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: Bob Gear, Fire Chief (acting City Manager); Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public Works Director; Ken Roske, Police Captain; Andrey Avetsyan, Traffic Engineer and Teresa Reed-Jennings, Senior Utility Engineer. 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 November 2, 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). 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 $216,580.52 and, of that amount, authorize $110,097.15 be turned over for collection. Shoreline Master Program Approval (MF# PLAN 2013-001) To approve Resolution No. 3668, a resolution approving the Shoreline Master Program Update and approving PMC Title 29, Shoreline Master Program. Accept Butterfield WTP Intake Screens _, To approve Resolution No. 3669, accepting the work performed by Ballard Marine Construction, Inc., under contract for the Butterfield WTP Intake Screens project. Removed for Consent Agenda and moved to 10(c), New Business. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 2015 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Shilo Morgan, 1827 W. Octave, owner of Lucky Leaf, inquired about putting the retail marijuana issue on the ballot for a vote of Pasco residents. Christy McNeely, 608 Davenport, Richland, spoke in favor of retail sales of marijuana. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the dedication of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and the Visit Tri-Cities Annual Meeting and Tourism Showcase. Mr. Yenney attended a Veterans Day Memorial Service, Tri Cities Elected Leaders Reception, the AWC Regional Luncheon meeting and the League of United Latin American Citizens National Presidential Dinner. Ms. Francik attended the Visit Tri-Cities Annual Meeting and Tourism Showcase, Tri Cities Elected Leaders Reception, and commented on the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Mr. Hoffmann attended the Tri Cities Elected Leaders Reception, the AWC Regional Luncheon meeting and presented the Franklin County Mosquito Board budget to the Franklin County Commissioners. Mayor Watkins also reported on the dedication of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park and the League of United Latin American Citizens National Presidential Dinner. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: 2016 Operating& Capital Projects Budget Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed 2016 Operating& Capital Projects Budgets. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. Council discussed the details of the proposed 2016 Operating & Capital Projects Budgets. No action was taken. The Budgets will be discussed again at the November 23 Workshop meeting. The first reading of the Budget Ordinances will be at the November 30 Special Meeting, with the second reading and adoption scheduled for the December 7 Regular Meeting. 2016 Ad Valorem Tax Levy Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed 2016 Ad Valorem Tax Levy. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. Council and staff discussed the details of the options for the 2016 Ad Valorem Tax Levy. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 2015 MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4243, (Option No. 1), providing for the 2016 Ad Valorem Tax Levy, and a levy for the 1999 Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds in the City of Pasco in accordance with State Law and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: A Portion of W. Margaret St. (MF#VAC 2015-017) 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 adopt Ordinance No. 4245, an ordinance vacating West Margaret Street between Road 45 and Road 46 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: A Portion of Irving Street(MF#VAC 2015-016) 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. 4246, an ordinance vacating a portion of West Irving Street located east of Road 27 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: A Portion of N Main and a Portion of Cincinnati (MF # VAC 2015-015) 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 adopt Ordinance No. 4247, an ordinance vacating a portion of North Main Avenue adjacent to Blocks 48, 49 and 62, Freys Addition and Cincinnati Street west of North Idaho, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Definition of"Hindering Police" Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4248, amending PMC 9.42.020 regarding Hindering Police and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Rezone: Rezone from R-1 to R-3 (MF# Z 2015-002) Mr. White explained the details of the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4249, rezoning property located in the 5500 Block through the 5900 Block of Chapel Hill ploma Boulevard from R-1 to R-3 with a concomitant agreement and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Garrison 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. 3670, approving a Preliminary Plat for Sunrise Estates Division II. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Solid Waste Agreement Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement. Darrik Dietrich, President, Basin Disposal Inc., answered questions from Council and thanked the Council for allowing them continue serving the community. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Comprehensive Solid Waste Collection Agreement with Basin Disposal Inc. and, further, authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried 6-1. No - Larsen. Reject Bids- 2015 Sewer Re-Lining Council and staff discussed the details of the bids. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to reject the bids received for the 2015 Sewer Re-Lining project in as much as the bids received exceeded the Engineer's Estimate and approved project budget. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Accept Butterfield WTP Intake Screens Council and staff discussed the details of the bids. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3669, accepting the work performed by Ballard Marine Construction, Inc., under contract for the Butterfield WTP Intake Screens project. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Council and staff discussed a citizens concern about Animal Control being closed on Mondays. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 16, 2015 Mayor Watkins noted Mr. Hoffmann and Ms. Francik will not be available for the November 23 Workshop meeting. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Clark, City Clerk PASSED and APPROVED this 7th day of December, 2015 i