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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 . Page 1of3 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6, 2017 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 . Page 2of3 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 6 , 2017 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: ~~/f,J~ Matt Watkins, Mayor erk PASSED and APPROVED this 21 st day of February, 2017 Page 3of3