HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.02.06 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Chi Flores, Rebecca Francik, 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; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Bob Metzger,
Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Dave McDonald, City Planner and Dan
Ford, City Engineer.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Meeting dated
January 23 , 2017.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,304,765.27 ($2,994,983.18 in
Check Nos. 214077-214376; $1,309,782.09 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
813707-813763, 813766-813814, 8 13818-814044); $30,451.20 in Check Nos.
50158 -50 185 ; $655,097.75 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30103336-30103831 ;
$2,000.00 in Electronic Transfer No. 337.
Final Plat: Linda Loviisa Division 2, Phase 7 (MF# FP 2016-014)
To approve the Fin al Plat for Linda Loviisa, Di v is ion 2, Phase 7.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to a pprove the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried b y unanimous Roll Call vote.
Mr. Martinez arrived at 7:05 p.m.
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Dave Cortinas, 4 11 6 Road 105 , thanked Council and the City Manager for
working positively with the community and ACLU on the voting district issue.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney reported on the TRAC Advisory Board meeting and the Hanford
Area Economic Investment Fund meeting. He also completed 4 hours of State
required contract training.
Mr. Martinez reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting.
Mr. Flores attended the Visit Tri-Cities Board meeting and the TRIDEC Board
of Directors meeting .
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ORDINANCES AND RESOL UTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Taxicab and Transportation Network Company Licensing
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
Colin Miller, local Uber driver, spoke in favor of not requiring fingerprinting.
He stated Uber will not operated in jurisdictions that require fingerprinting and
he believes tourism has been harmed in Austin, Texas which requires
fingerprinting. He noted his passengers are overwhelmingly positive about
Uber services and negative about Taxi services.
Jesus, 9621 Vincenzo Dr., hopes the City will work with Uber on the
fingerprinting issue .
Dave Cortinas , 4116 Road I 05, wants Council to be business friendly and
urged them not to require fingerprinting .
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4335 , regarding PMC
Chapter 5.45 and creating Chapter 5.45A Taxicab and Transportation Network
Company Licensing and amending PMC Section 3.07 .050 to establish License
Fees and , further, to authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney
seconded.
Council and staff continued discussion.
MOTION: Mr. Flores moved to amend the motion to remove the fingerprint
requirement for TNC's only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion failed by the
following Roll call vote: Yes -Flores , Hoffmann, Martinez. No -Watkins,
Yenney, Francik, Larsen .
Original motion failed by the following Roll Call vote: Yes -Watkins, Yenney,
Francik. No -Martinez , Flores , Hoffmann, Larsen.
Council directed staff to work with Uber on the fingerprinting issue.
Chronic Nuisance Ordinance
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4336, amending PMC
Section 9.63.020 "Definitions" and, further , authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Rezone: C-1 (Retail Business) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential) (MF#
z 2016-006)
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed Ordinance.
MOTION: Ms . Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4337 , rezoning Lot
"B" Majestia Place from C-1 (Retail Business) to R-3 (Medium Density
Residential) and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Location of a Church in a C-1 Zone (MF# SP 2016-016)
Mr. McDonald explained the details of the proposed Resolution .
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MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3751, accepting the
Planning Commission's recommendation and approving a Special Permit for the
location of a church at 5202 Outlet Drive. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Upgrade of TV Broadcast Equipment
Mr. Strebel explained the details of the proposed purchase.
MOTION: Ms. Yenney moved to approve the purchase and installation of TV
broadcast equipment per the proposal from Advanced Broadcast Solutions, in
the amount of $116,649.10 including sales tax and, further, to authorize the
City Manager to execute the contract. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimous! y.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted Debbie Clark, long time City Clerk has retired and Sandy
Kenworthy has been appointed Interim City Clerk.
Mr. Zabell and Chief Metzger explained current City policy pertaining to
immigration status.
Mr. Martinez excused himself from the remainder of the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. for approximately 50
minutes to establish sales price or lease amount of Real Estate and discuss
litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager
and City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 9:22 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor erk
PASSED and APPROVED this 21 st day of February, 2017
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