HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.11.06 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 6, 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; Dan Dotta, Interim Administrative & Community Services
Director;Bob Metzger,Police Chief;Bob Gear,Fire Chief 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 October 16,
2017 and the Special Meeting dated October 30, 2017.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of$4,462,502.61 ($2,145,926.43 in Check
Nos. 218718-219041; $918,329.59 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 817996-818134,
818141-818193, 818195-818429, 818493-818495; $72,406.68 in Check Nos.
51155-51234; $1,325,839.91 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30112907-30113908).
DAHP Grant for Survey of African American Properties in Pasco (MF#
HIST 2017-002)
To authorize the City Manager to execute the Washington State Department of
Archaeology and Historic Preservation Grant Contract.
Tourism Promotion Area
To approve the 2018 Marketing Plan and Operating Budget for the Tourism
Promotion Area in the total amount of$1,421,663.
Dedication Deed: Right-of-Way for a Portion of Burns Rd (MF# DEED
2017-009)
To accept the deed from Leticia Rebolledo and Oscar Avalos for a portion of the
Burns Road right-of-way.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
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VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Gabriel Portugal, 804 Road 52, commented on the proposed budget and thanked
Councilmembers for their service.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board meeting
and the Chapel Hill neighborhood meeting concerning a new park being
developed in their area.
Mr. Yenney noted the Veterans Day Parade in West Richland will take place
Saturday, November 11.
Ms. Francik, Mr. Flores and Mayor Watkins attended the grand opening of the
Auto Zone Distribution Center.
Mr. Hoffmann reported on the Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board
meeting.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2018 Operating& Capital Projects Budget Ordinances - First Reading
Mr. Zabell explained the details of the proposed 2018 Budgets.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed 2018
Operating and Capital Projects Budgets.
Gabriel Portugal, 805 Road 54, inquired about the plans for the Peanuts
Park/Farmer's Market area.
Following three calls for comments,Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing
closed.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4362, for
consideration of the City of Pasco Annual Operating Budget for the Year 2018.
Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved for the first reading of Ordinance No. 4363, for
consideration of the City of Pasco Capital Projects Budget for the Year 2018. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Second reading of the budget ordinances, public hearing, and adoption are
scheduled for the November 20th regular meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Rezone: Kidwell Rezone,I-1 to I-2 (MF# Z 2017-005)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4364, rezoning Lot 4,
Binding Site Plan 2016-06 from I-1 (Light Industrial)to I-2(Medium Industrial),
and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Special Permit: Church in a C-3 Zone (MF# SP 2017-012)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3801, approving a
special permit for the location of a church in a C-3 zoning district at 3330 West
Court Street, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Preliminary Plat: Preakness Ridge(MF# PP 2017-008)
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed resolution.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3802, approving the
Preliminary Plat for Preakness Ridge. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried 6-
1.No - Yenney.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Martinez thanked everyone involved in the organization of the WIAA Cross
Country Championship held last weekend at Sun Willows Golf Course.
Mr.Zabell added that the event is a partnership with PSD No. 1 and City of Pasco
with 1800 students from 448 schools participating, some as far away as Sequim
and Orcas Island. The economic impact to the area is estimated at$990,000.
Mr. Zabell also noted the Recreation division has partnered with Kennewick and
Richland to host a booth at Visit Tri-Cities "Tourism Showcase" and the National
— Citizens Survey is being mailed out to citizens in the coming weeks.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Fr,,Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City C erk
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of November, 2017
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