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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.01.04 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 4, 2016 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 and Matt Watkins. Excused: 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. Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tern Mr. Martinez nominated Matt Watkins for Mayor. With no further nominations, Mayor Watkins closed nominations. Mr. Watkins was declared Mayor for the years 2016 and 2017 by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Watkins nominated Rebecca Francik for Mayor Pro-tem. Mr. Larsen nominated Robert Hoffmann for Mayor Pro-tern. With no further nominations, Mayor Watkins closed nominations. Ms. Francik was declared Mayor Pro-tem for the years 2016 and 2017 by the following Roll Call vote: For Francik - Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann, Martinez. For Hoffmann- Larsen. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated December 7, 2015 Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $10,611,556.46 ($2,447,949.44 in Check Nos. 207290-207723; $1,576,919.41 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 808372, 808376, 808380-808467, 808469-808638, 808674, 808677-808713, 808718-808719, 808721, 808736; $99,973.06 in Check Nos. 48845-48898; $1,486,726.17 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30089089-30090037; $4,999,988.38 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 205, 208-210). Easement Vacation: Broadmoor Terrace,Phase 1 (MF#VAC 2015-018) To approve Resolution No. 3675, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 1, 2016, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating the east/west easement between Lots 18-25, Block 1, and Lot 2, Block 2, Broadmoor Terrace, Phase 1. Page 1 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 4, 2016 Easement Vacation: First Place(MF#VAC 2015-021) To approve Resolution No. 3676, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 1, 2016, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating the 20-foot sanitary sewer easement along the southern boundary of the First Place subdivision as recorded under Auditors File Number 1626377. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Thomas Granbois, 202 N. 8th Ave., addressed Council concerning parking issues on city streets. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Mr. Garrison attended the Visit Tri-Cities Board of Directors meeting and the TRIDEC Board of Directors meeting. Ms. Francik attended the Benton Franklin Council of Governments meeting where the City received an award from the State of Washington recognizing the Sacajawea Heritage Trail project as an "Outstanding Example of Planning." Mr. Martinez and Mayor Watkins thanked everyone involved in the Christmas Tree Lighting Event. Mr. Hoffmann attended the Goods Roads and Transportation Association meeting, the BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee meeting, and participated in the Cable Bridge Run. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Annexation: Thorne Annexation (MF#ANX 2016-001) Mr. White explained the details of the proposed annexation. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3677, accepting a Notice of Intent to commence annexation proceedings for the Thorne Annexation, providing a determination on the boundary to be annexed and whether simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Preliminary Plat: Ellie Estates (MF#PP 2015-003) Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution. Mayor Watkins disclosed he lives in the general area, but does not believe he has a conflict of interest. There were no objects to his participation. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3678, approving a Preliminary Plat for Ellie Estates. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Page 2 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 4, 2016 Special Permit: AT&T Wireless Facility(MF#SP 2015-013) Mr. Kerr explained Council's role in Quasi-Judicial matters. Rebecca Cooper, 3807 Santa Anna Loop, urged Council to deny the Special Permit and requested Council adopt additional siting guidelines for cell towers. Council and staff discussed the record. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3679, approving a Special Permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at 9915 W. Argent Road as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes - Martinez, Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Hoffmann.No - Larsen. Special Permit: Redevelopment of Mark Twain Elementary School Parking Lots (MF#SP 2015-012) Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3680, accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a special permit for the redevelopment of parking lots at Mark Twain Elementary School. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Washington Traffic Safety Commission- Grant Acceptance Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the agreement. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 5-1. No - Larsen. Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements Project Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the signal improvement project. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the division of the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements Project into two phases and, further,move to include both projects in the City's 2016-2021 Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Maricela Montelongo, 108 N. 4th Ave., voiced concerns about the condition of downtown Pasco. Klaus Goettel, downtown property owner, commented on his experience with the downtown Pasco façade program. Mr. Zabell noted there will be a presentation on the sidewalk repair program at the January 11th workshop meeting. Page 3 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 4, 2016 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: PCA)_440 Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Clark, ity —Clerk . �- -7 PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of January, 2016 Page 4 of 4