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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 4, 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; Ken Roske, Deputy Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire 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 November 20,
2017.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,289,604.75 ($2,267,054.10 in
Check Nos. 219301-219253; $363,914.59 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 818430-
, 818492, 818501-818548, 818557-818598, 818602-818721, 818723-818857,
818862, 818864-818879; $29,105.05 in Check Nos. 51270-51298, 51302;
$629,531.01 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30114400-30114880).
Final Plat: Ferrara Terrace (MF# FP2017-010)
To approve the Final Plat for Ferrara Terrace.
December 2017 Council Meetings
To cancel the following regularly scheduled Council meetings: Workshop
meeting of December 11, Regular meeting of December 18 and Workshop
meeting of December 25; and schedule a Special meeting on Monday,
December 11.
2018 Legislative Priorities
To approve Resolution No. 3804, declaring the City's Legislative Priorities for
the 2018 session of the Washington State Legislature.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Martinez attended the AWC Elected Officials Essentials Workshop
Webinar with the five newly elected Councilmembers.
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Mr. Hoffmann stated he had traveled to south Missouri last week to see his son
graduate from Fort Leonard Wood Army Boot Camp.
Mr. Yenney asked staff to give a quick overview of the upcoming Christmas in
Volunteer Park Lighting Ceremony. Mr. Dotta gave a brief summary of the
upcoming event.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2017 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budget
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider amendments to
the 2017 Annual Operating Budget.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins
declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4367, amending the
2017 Annual Operating Budget of the City of Pasco by providing supplement
thereto; by appropriating revenue received in excess of estimated revenues for
the current year and by providing transfers and adjustment authority and,
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider amendments to
the 2017 Annual Capital Budget of the City of Pasco.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins
declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4368, amending the
2017 Annual Capital Budget of the City of Pasco by providing supplement
thereto; and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Utility Rate Adjustments (Ambulance,Irrigation and Stormwater)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4369, amending Pasco
Municipal Code Sections 3.05.010 (Ambulance Definitions), 3.05.025
(Ambulance Monthly Utility Services Fees and Rates), 3.07.010 (Ambulance
Utility), 3.07.190 (Stormwater Utility), 3.07.210 (Irrigation Water Utility), and
25.12 (Zoning Definitions) and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Flores seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Non-Represented Wage and Salary Plans —
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4370, providing for
certain adjustments in the non-represented, non-management wage plan
beginning January 1, 2018 and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4371, providing for
certain adjustments in the management salary plan beginning January 1, 2018
and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried 6-1. No - Larsen.
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Business License Program Change
MOTION: Mr. Flores moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4372, amending PMC
Title 5 "Business Licenses and Regulations" providing for participation in the
Washington State Business License Service; and amending PMC Section 3.07
"Business Licenses" and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Flores moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4375, amending PMC
Section 25.66.030 "Application Requirements — Fee"; Amending Section
25.66.050 "Administrative Decision"; and Amending PMC 25.66.090 "Transfer
of Location" to provide for Business License System Approval and, further,
authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Francik seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Transportation Network Companies
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed alternative ordinances.
In addition, the public was allowed to testify.
MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4373 (Alternate #2),
amending Sections 5.45(A).040(B), 5.45(A).060(E) and 5.45(A).050 of the
Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
Motion seconded by Mr. Yenney. Motion carried by the following Roll Call
vote: Yes - Yenney, Flores, Hoffmann, Larsen and Martinez. No - Watkins and
Francik.
Rezone: Rezone from RT to R-1 (Chad Bettesworth of Pahlisch Homes)
(MF# Z 2017-001)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4374, an ordinance
rezoning Farm Unit 84, Irrigation Block 1, from RT (Residential Transition) to
R-1 (Low Density Residential), and further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Replacement for Stevens Middle School (MF# SP 2017-
013)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3805, accepting the
Planning Commission's recommendation and granting a special permit to the
Pasco School District for the construction of a new Stevens Middle School to
be located at the northeast corner of West Henry Street and 24th Avenue. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Middle School in an R-1 District (MF# SP 2017-015)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3806, approving a
special permit for the location of a middle school located at the 9300 block of
Burns Road as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Elementary School#17 (MF# SP2017-014)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3807, approving a
special permit for the location of an elementary school in an R-1 zoning district
at the 9100 block of Burns Road, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Special Permit: Location of a Beauty and Barber School in a C-1 Zone
(MF# SP2017-016)
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3808, approving a
special permit for the location of a beauty and barber school in a C-1 zoning
district at 746 West Court Street, Suite B as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment of Municipal Court Judge
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3809, confirming
the City Manager's appointment of Craig Stilwill as Municipal Court Judge for
the term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021. Mr. Yenney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Super Majority Voting Requirement for Tax and Fee Increases
MOTION: Mr. Hoffman moved to approve Resolution No. 3810, calling for
an Advisory Election on Super Majority Approval for Amendments to Taxes,
Rates and Fees. Mr. Yenney seconded. Motion failed by the following Roll
Call vote: Yes - Hoffmann, Flores. No - Martinez, Watkins, Yenney and
Francik. Abstain - Larsen.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted that two neighborhood open houses are coming up regarding
the Comprehensive Plan Update. The first will be on December 12th, at 5:30
p.m., at the West Pasco Branch Library. The second will be held on December
14th at Kurtzman Center at 5:30 p.m. Secondly, an AED Defibrillation Device
was recently installed outside Customer Service. Staff has been trained and we
plan to add one at the Senior Center too. Also, Station 84 has responded to
seventy-nine calls in the first month. He plans to present an updated "heat"
map in the near future.
Mr. Hoffmann pointed out that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the
Masterpiece Cakes case next week.
Mr. Flores said he visited the 4th Annual Tamale Festival and is hoping to see
this event brought back to Pasco.
Mr. Martinez thanked everyone in the Tri Cities for all the holiday festivities
including the Parade of Lights along the Columbia River. Also, congratulated
Richland High School for winning the State Football Championship. December
16th will be the Desert Plateau Neighborhood Luminaria event in West Pasco.
Mr. Zabell discussed details about the December 11th Council Meeting. There
will be a few agenda items for consideration and approval. Also, outgoing
councilmembers will be recognized and the oaths of office will be administered —
to the incoming councilmembers. A photographer will be there to take pictures
as well as a group picture.
Mr. Hoffmann mentioned that despite the interactions raised last week and
tonight, the Mayor has done a good job conducting the meetings, handling
speakers, not abused his office and conducted himself in an exemplary way.
Mr. Martinez stated he echoed the same.
Mr. Yenney discussed this has been one of the best councils and appreciated
Mr. Watkins also.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of January, 2018