HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.05.01 Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2017
CALL TO ORDER:
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; Richard Terway, Interim Public Works Director;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Dave Hare, Assistant Fire Chief;
Dan Dotta, Acting Administrative & Community Services Director and
Michael Morales, Economic Development Program Manager.
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 April 17,
2017.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,624,085.47 ($1,050,104.94 in
Check Nos. 215604-215857; $813,994.28 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 814940-
815117, 815120-815156, 815158-815383; $41,512.84 in Check Nos. 50331-
50372; $716,473.41 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30106275-30106770;
$2,000.00 in Electronic Transfer No. 358).
Planning Commission Appointments
To appoint Joe Campos to Position No. 2 (tern expiration date 2/2/22), and
Ruben Alvarado to fill Position No. 6 (tern expiration date 2/2/19) to the
Planning Commission.
City and Port Interlocal Agreement
To approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Pasco for economic
development services, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
HOME Consortium Agreement Amendment 2 (MF# AGRMT2017-008)
To approve Amendment 2 to the Tri -Cities HOME Consortium Cooperative
Agreement and further authorize the City Manager to execute the revised
agreement.
Interlocal Procurement Agreement
To approve Resolution No. 3766, approving the Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Tacoma, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2017
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Presentation of Proclamation for "Cinco de Mayo — Latino Cultural
Awareness Week"
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Luke Hallowell, DPDA Executive
Director and Gabriel Portugal, DPDA Cinco de Mayo Committee Chair
proclaiming May 1-6, 2017 Cinco de Mayo — Latino Cultural Awareness Week.
Gabriel Portugal, Luke Hallowell and the Committee Members commented on
Cinco de Mayo events.
Presentation of Proclamation for "Public Service Recognition Week"
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Matt McGetrick, Tri -City Public
Service Recognition Week Planning Committee Chair, proclaiming May 7-13,
2017 "Public Service Recognition Week."
Matt McGetrick commented on the Public Servant Event at Southridge Sports
Complex.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Yenney reported on the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund
Committee meeting and the City of Pasco Volunteer Reception.
Ms. Francik reported on the Volunteer Reception, the Taco Crawl, the Latino
Coalition Rally, and the Pasco Public Facilities District Board meeting.
Mr. Flores reported on the Visit Tri -Cities Board meeting, the Pasco Public
Facilities District Board meeting and the Cinco de Mayo Pageant.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Volunteer Reception and attended the
groundbreaking for the new Union Gospel Mission.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: A Portion of Commercial Ave. (MF# VAC 2017-002)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed vacation
Mayor Watkins continued the Public Hearing 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 accept the deed from TSK LLC for the PK
Highway lift station property. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4345, vacating a
portion of Commercial Avenue, and further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2017
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Council Voting Districts
Mayor Watkins noted this item will be moved to a Special Meeting scheduled
on May 8.
PMC Amendment Regarding Revocation of Business License
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4347, amending PMC
2.19.080 "Powers" of the Hearing Examiner; amending PMC 5.04.110
"Revocation of License" providing for an appeal hearing before the Hearing
Examiner; amending PMC 5.04.115 "Reinstatement Procedures and Standards
for Reviewing an Application for Reinstatement" (and Business License); and
amending PMC 11.02.010 "Applicability of Chapter" and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Rezone: Loyalty Inn, C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (General Business) (MF#
Z 2016-005)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Yenney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4348, rezoning Lots 2
and 3 Short Plat 2010-08 from C-1 (Retail Business) to C-3 (Retail Business),
and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded.
Motion carried by the following 5-2 Roll Call vote: Yes - Yenney, Flores,
Hoffmann, Larsen, Martinez. No - Francik, Watkins.
Special Permit: Shop Height Variance (MF# SP 2017-005)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3767, accepting the
Planning Commission's recommendation and granting a special permit for an
increase in shop height at 1125 Road 44. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Maria Segura Beauty School (MF# SP 2017-004)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3768, approving a
special permit for the location of a beauty school in a C-3 Zoning district at
2508 W Sylvester Street, Suite E, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Preliminary Plat: Chiawana Heights (MF# PP 2017-002)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3769, approving the
Preliminary Plat for Chiawana Heights. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 1, 2017
NEW BUSINESS:
Bid Award: Traffic Signal Improvements - City Wide Phase 1
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to award the Traffic Signal Improvements -
City Wide Phase 1 project to Siena Electric, Inc. in the amount of
$1,399,982.00 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Flores reported the local Boys and Girls Club is a recipient of $50,000 from
Lowe's Renovation Across the Nation Grant.
Mr. Zabel noted the following items:
• There is an increase in demand for preschool recreational programs.
• The Broadmoor Area Master Plan Open House is Tuesday, May 9th,
from 4-8 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
• The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall event will be held May 24-30 at
City View Cemetery.
• The City and the Port of Pasco will be sharing an information booth at
the Cinco de Mayo event.
• Recognized the Public Works and Parks Deptartment on the cleanup
and upgrades in the Downtown area.
Mr. Hoffmann thanked staff for the City employee medical/dental program cost
comparison report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:57 p.m. for approximately 10
minutes to establish sales price or lease amount of real estate with the City
Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:06 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
APPROVED:
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sandy KenvMrthy, Interim City Cl rk
PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of May, 2017
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