HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.02.05 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 5, 2018
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
Saul Martinez, David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins.
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 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 Regular Meeting dated
January 16, 2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,177,034.27 ($3,351,467.37 in
Check Nos. 220209 - 220569; $1,141,629.56 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
819236 - 819288, 819301 - 819334, 819342 - 819343, 819346 - 819355,
819357 - 819593, 819630 - 819634; $27,953.01 in Check Nos. 51383 - 51411;
$653,738.68 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30116369 - 30116820; $2,245.65 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 448 -449).
Special Permit Appeal: Solid Waste Transfer Station in an I-1 Zone (2022
Commercial Ave LLC) (MF#APPL 2018-001)
To set 7:00 p.m., March 19, 2018, as the time and date, for a closed record
hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation
filed under Master File # APPL 2018-001. (The original date of March 5 was
amended to March 19, 2018.)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read and
amended for Item 3c. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried by unanimous
Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Joan Larsen, 3320 W. Pearl, requested the City not proceed with legal costs
against them due to an ongoing Code Enforcement matter. Stated they did not
violate any City Municipal Code,particularly 25.22.030(3).
Maricela Sanchez, Physician with Kad1e, Hospital. Ms. Sanchez stated she has
treated a number of patients injured primarily in West Pasco. The injuries were
due to traffic, cyclist or pedestrian crashes. She urged the council to reconsider
the way our streets are designed. Rather than have wide multi-lane roads in
shopping and school areas, it would be safer if designed differently, and
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suggested looking into the Complete Streets and Street Calming models.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Milne reported he attended the Mid Columbia EMS Meeting today. Last
Thursday he attended the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council meeting and
reported that the City, working with the County, mulched 765 Christmas trees. i
Mr. Martinez recently attended the Hanford Communities meeting. He stated
the meeting discussion centered on the contamination at the PFP. Mr. Martinez
also attended the AWC Legislative Days in Olympia along with other Council
members. They were there to meet and share ideas with legislators.
Mayor Watkins commented that they used the recently adopted legislative
priority list while in Olympia.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Proposed Parking Restrictions on Schuman Lane
Council discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4377, amending Pasco
Municipal Code, Section 10.56.080, Schedule III "Parking Prohibited at All
Times on Certain Streets." Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
GMA Development Agreements
Council discussed the details of the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance 4378, creating Chapter
26.50 "GMA Development Agreements," and further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
City Property on Commercial Avenue
Mr. Martinez recused himself. Council and staff discussed the details of the
sale.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3817, approving
the sale of certain real property on Commercial Avenue. Mr. Serrano seconded.
Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Martinez - absent.
Special Permit: Location of a Used Auto Sales Lot in a C-1 Zone (MF#
SP2017-020)
Mr. White explained the details of the proposed special permit
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3818, approving a
special permit for the location of an auto sales lot in a C-1 zoning district at
1424 North 4th Avenue. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Expansion of a Daycare Center in an RS-12 District
Council and staff discussed the details of the proposed special permit.
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MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3819, approving a
special permit for the expansion of a commercial daycare center located at 3503
W Sylvester Street. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell reported the National Citizen Survey is almost complete and will be
discussed at the upcoming Retreat. Two Community Forums will be held on
March 6, 2018 at the TRAC and on March 7, 2018 at the Collegium Cafe. This
will be an opportunity for the public to share about the future of Pasco. In
addition, the comprehensive plan update is due this year in conjunction with
Franklin County's eight year cycle. It is a twenty year planning horizon. Using
the mid-range for population estimates, Pasco has an expectation of 131,000 by
2038. Also, the final Budget books have been made available to each Council
Member.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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-- Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
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