HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016.02.01 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 1,2016
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLLCALL:
Councilmembers present: Rebecca Francik, Robert Hoffmann, Tom Larsen,
Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney. Excused: Mike Garrison.
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 January 19,
2016.
Bills and Communications
To approve 2015 claims in the total amount of$999,621.56 ($912,916.68 in
Check Nos. (listing attached); $86,704.88 in Electronic Transfer Nos. (listing
attached).
To approve 2016 claims in the total amount of$2,163,108.74 ($989,901.02 in
Check Nos. (listing attached); $573,847.56 in Electronic Transfer Nos. (listing
attached); $27,537.92 in Check Nos. 48928-48952; $559,822.24 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30090516-30090980; $12,000.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
218-219.
Franklin County Homeless Housing and Assistance Interlocal Agreement
To approve the Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County, Connell, Mesa and
Kahlotus for the purpose of administering the Washington State Homeless
Housing and Assistance Act generated funds for housing programs and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
Annexation: Thorne Annexation (MF#ANX 2016-001)
To set 7:00 pm, February 16, 2016 as the time and date for a public hearing to
consider the Throne annexation petition.
Final Acceptance: Powerline Road Improvements
To approve Resolution No. 3682 accepting the work performed by Big D's
Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc., under contract for the Powerline Road
Improvements project.
Final Acceptance: PWRF Treatment System Optimization, Phase 3 - Pond
Area Grading
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To approve Resolution No. 3683 accepting the work performed by Big D's
Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc., under contract for the PWRF Treatment
System Optimization, Phase 3 -Pond Area Grading project.
Street Vacation: A Portion of East Clark St. and North Main Ave. (MF#
VAC 2015-020)
To approve Resolution No. 3684, a resolution setting 7:00 P.M., Monday,
March 7, 2016, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider
vacating a portion of East Clark Street and a portion of North Main Avenue.
Street Vacation: Unnamed Street in Short Plat 2010-15 (MF# VAC 2015-
019)
To approve Resolution No. 3685, a resolution setting 7:00 P.M., Monday,
March 7, 2016, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider
vacating the undeveloped street right-of-way adjacent to the southern boundary
of Short Plat 2010-15.
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:
Gabriel Portugal, 804 Road 52, commented on the recent Latino coalition
meeting and noted they appreciate Council's attention to district based elections.
David Cortinas, 4116 Road 105, encouraged Council to support district based
elections and noted the Latino community is excited to work with Council in
the future.
Ricardo Espinoza, 1935 W. Yakima St., noted the coalition of Hispanic groups
is excited to work with Council.
Felix Vargas, 900 Road 64, commented on district based elections.
Bertha Aranda Glatt, 5 Sunflower Ct., is excited about the future of Pasco.
Mr. Zabell and Council commented on SB 6129 hearings concerning district
based elections.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mayor Watkins reported on the AWC "City Action Days."
Mr. Yenney reported on the AWC "City Action Days" and the Employee
Appreciation Banquet.
Mr. Martinez noted he is proud of how Pasco is growing.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Easement Vacation: Broadmoor Terrace,Phase 1 (MF#VAC 2015-018)
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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. 4263, an Ordinance
vacating the east/west easement through Lots 18-25, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2
Broadmoor Terrace and further, authorize publication by summary only.
Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Easement Vacation: First Place(MF#VAC 2015-021)
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. 4264, an Ordinance
vacating the sanitary sewer easement along the southern boundary of Phases 3,
5, and 7 First Place. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Rezone: "0" (Office) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential) (MF# Z 2015-
005)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4265, rezoning
property located at 1804 & 1808 N 20th Ave. from "0" (Office ) to R-3
(Medium Density Residential), and further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Rezone: C-1 (Retail Business) to R-1 (Low Density Residential) Coles
Estates (MF#Z 2015-004)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4266, an ordinance of
the City of Pasco, Washington, rezoning Lot 6, Coles Estates from C-1 (Retail
Business) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), and further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Rezone: C-1 (Retail Business) to R-1 (Low-Density Residential) Court
Street(MF#Z 2016-001)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4267, an ordinance of
the City of Pasco, Washington, rezoning Lots 17 through 32 Block 10,
Sylvester's 2nd Addition from C-1 (Retail Business) to R-1 (Low Density
Residential), and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Special Permit: Modification of Special Permit SP05-098 Moore Mansion
(MF# SP 2015-015)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3686, accepting the
Planning Commission's recommendation and approving the modification of
Special Permit SP05-098 for the adaptive reuse of the Moore Mansion property.
Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: WSU Farm in an R-12 District(MF# SP 2015-018)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3687, granting a
special permit for a WSU Extension Services Farm in an RS-12 (Suburban
Residential)District. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Highland Park Sports Field Lighting(MF# SP 2015-017)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed permit.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3688, approving a
special permit for the location of sports field lighting at Highland Park, located
west of N. Wehe Avenue between E. Broadway Boulevard and E. Adelia
Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Preliminary Plat: Columbia Dunes (MF#PP 2015-005)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed plat.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3689, a resolution
approving the Preliminary Plat for Columbia Dunes. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chapel Hill Boulevard Extension-Resolution for LID
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed LID.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3690, relating to
public improvements and declaring the City's intention to order the
improvements of Chapel Hill Boulevard (from Road 68 to Road 84, including
the intersection with Road 76, and Road 76 from Argent Road to Chapel Hill
Boulevard)to create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense
of carrying out those improvements against the property specially benefitted
thereby; and, notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to
appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be
held on March 7, 2016.Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bid Award: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Safety Improvements
Project
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Mr. Qayoumi explained the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the WWTP Safety
Improvements project, including all Alternates (Alternates 1 through 5), to
Culbert Construction, Inc. in the amount of$115,022.41 and, further, authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Bid Award: East Side Booster Pump Station Upgrade(BS 2.1)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the low bid for the East Side Booster
Pump Station Upgrade (BS 2.1) project to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities,
Inc. in the amount of$843,044.42 and, further, authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by
unanimous Roll Call vote.
Professional Services Agreement for the 2016 Comprehensive Municipal
Storm Sewer System(MS4)Plan
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services
Agreement for the 2016 Comprehensive Municipal Storm Sewer System(MS4)
Plan with Herrerra Environmental Consultants, Inc. and, further, authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Professional Services Agreement - Park, Recreation and Forestry Plan
Update
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services
Agreement with Studio Cascade Inc. for the Comprehensive Park, Recreation
and Forestry Plan update and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute
the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Martinez congratulated his parents on 57 years of marriage.
Mr. Zabell reminded everyone the Community Forums will be held February
10th and 17th and a Business Forum on February 19th. He also noted Pasco
firefighters trained 650 families in the safety house at the Family Expo.
Mayor Watkins asked if Council would like to consider a resolution in support
of retaining the Benton-Franklin Bi-County Judicial District. Council concurred
and directed staff to prepare the resolution.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor e i ra ark, ity Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of February, 2016
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