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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.08.07 Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Coun cilmembers present: Chi Flores, Rebecca Franncik, Robert Hofmann, Tom Larsen, Said Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yetmey. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Leland Ken•, City Attorney, Richard Terway, Interim Public Works Director; Rick White, Commiarity & Economic Development Director, Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Dan Dotta, Interim Administrative & Community Services Director, Bob Metzger, Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fine 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 July 17, 2017. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $4,948,405.39 ($2,898,235.52 in Check Nos. 217195-217585; $1,295,931.48 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 816482-816957; $60,646.15 in Check Nos. 50737-50821; $693,463.71 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30109817-30110341; $128.53 in Electronic Transfer No. 383). Final Plat: Madison Park, Phase 3 (MF# FP 2017-005) To approve the Final Plat for Madison Park, Phase 3. MOTION: Ms. Francnk 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 "National Health Center Week" Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Martin Valadez, Director of Business Development and Public Relations, Tri -Cities Community Health, proclaiming August 13-19,2017 'National Health Center Week." Presentation of "Excellence in Engineering Award" for the Best Small Works Project, Butterfield Intake Improvements Project Paul Cross, Executive Vice President and Ryan Withers, Project Manager, RH2 Engineering, presented the "Excellence in Engineering Award" for the Best Small Works Project, Butterfield hitake Improvements Project, to B81 Maxwell, Water Plant Operator. Page 1 of 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2017 Yard and Business of the Month Awards Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for July 2017 "Yard of the Month" and 'Business Appearance of the Month" to: • Ismael Nava, 635 N. Elm Avenue • Shirley Dodd, 3321 W. Yakima Street • Lorin Berry, 5107 Hilltop Drive • James & Wi1ma Oeder, 5412 Bakerloo Lane • Apple Valley Dental, 6525 Burden Blvd. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Linda Goo, rental property owner, asked for a waiver of the $200.00 repeat violation Sire assessed by the Code Enforcement Board. Dallas Barnes, 1628 W. Marie St., also addressed Council concerning the mandatory $200.00 repeat violation fine. Thomas Granbois, Code Enforcement Board Member, referred Council to the August 3rd Code Enforcement Board meeting, where 2 cases were given flexible options for resolving their violation issues. Council agreed to review the Municipal Codes pertaining to Code Enforcement violations in the near future. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Rezone: Port of Pasco Rezone from RS -1 to I-1 (MF# Z 2017-002) Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed rezone. MOTION: Ms. Francilc moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4352, rezoning parcels #s 119222029, 119222010 and 119232152 from RS -1 (Suburban) to I-1 (Light Industrial), and firther, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carred unanimously. Special Permit: Location of a Head Start Early Learning Center (MF# SP 2017-010) Mr. White explained the details of the proposed special permit. MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3784, approving a special permit for the location of a Head Start Early Learning Center in a C-1 zoning district at 6215 Burden Boulevard, as recommended by the Planning Commission Mr. Yermy seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Yenney rioted Code Enforcerrent issues are complaint driven, which could lead to inequitable violations. He also reported the Kiwanis served 700 hot dogs during the National Night Out event at Memorial Park. Mr. Zabell updated Council on the following: • National Night Out participation • Farmers Market sound system is installed; misters are being installed this week Page 2 of 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 7, 2017 • 176 diseased trees have been removed; staff is currently removing stumps and is planning on planting replacement trees in the fail, with an estimated total cost of $40,000. Mr. Hoffinramn noted the Police Department has 40,000 social media followers. Ms. Framiik inquired if the City's insurance would cover the cost of the diseased trees EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:04 p.m for approximately 30 minutes to consider acquisition of real estate and discuss litigation or potential litigation with the City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:31 p.m ADJOURNMENT: There being no finther business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m AT -AST: —few tK �Clerk Matt WatkinsMayor DanielEnckson, City PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of August, 2017 Page 3 of 3