HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.04.02 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2, 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,
Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins. Excused: Saul Martinez and David Milne.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Steve
Worley, 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
March 19, 2018 and Special Meeting dated March 26, 2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,599,591.83 ($1,658,823.94 in
Check Nos. 221413-221618; $197,545.25 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 820050-
820089, 820091-820153, 820157-820319, 820324, 820328; $29,921.94 in
Checks Nos. 51493-51518; $713,300.70 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30118292-
30118789).
Tourism Promotion Area Reserve Fund Request
To approve the 2018 Special Project Expenditures for the Tourism Promotion
Area in the amount of$271,300 to be funded from the TPA Reserve Balance.
Sole Source Services for SCADA and PLC System Upgrades
To approve Resolution No. 3827 waiving the competitive bidding requirement
for improvements related to the SCADA and PLC system from Townsend
Controls and Electric, LLC. and authorize the acquisition of their services.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Serrano seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Presentation of Proclamation for "Arbor Day"
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Larry Villegas, Arboriculturist,
proclaiming April 11, 2018, "Arbor Day."
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Gabriel Portugal, 804 Road 52, commented about the floor cracking in the
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main entrance area of the new Police Building. Chief Metzger stated that those
have been there since the beginning and do not hurt the integrity of the
building.
Mr. Jeffrey Robinson, resides in Councilmember Milne's district, commented
on the recent Tri-City Herald articles regarding Pasco's race history. He noted
that with all the efforts being made Pasco isn't getting recognized for the
wonderful things we do e.g. Inclusivity Commission. —
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Alvarado participated in Enterprise Week as a private citizen. Applauds
the school district for putting this event together.
Ms. Barajas also commented on Enterprise Week and stated there were
excellent projects.
Mr. Maloney attended the TRIDEC 55th Annual Meeting. The keynote speaker
was U.S. Senator Patty Murray.
Mr. Serrano attended the Visit Tri-Cities Board Meeting. The MyTri2030
survey is currently being promoted to help foresee the future. Encouraged
everyone to participate. The new CEO, Michael Novakovich, starts next week.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Authorization of a Biennial Budget Process
Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4381, creating a new
Chapter 3.01 entitled "Biennial Budget"; and amending PMC 3.84.010
"Expenditure Limitations" of the Pasco Municipal Code; and, further, authorize
publication by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Proposed Charter for Inclusivity Commission
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3828, adopting a
Charter for the City of Pasco Inclusivity Commission. Mr. Serrano seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chapel Hill Boulevard LID Formation,No. 16030
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3829 of the City _
Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, relating to public improvements;
declaring its intention to order the improvements of Chapel Hill Boulevard
(from Road 68 to Road 84, including the intersection with Road 76) and to
create a local improvement district to assess the cost and expense of carrying
out those improvements against the property specially benefitted thereby;
notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and
present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on May
7, 2018; and providing for other properly related matters. Mr. Alvarado
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Special Permit Appeal: Solid Waste Transfer Station in an I-1 Zone
(MF#APPL 2018-001)
MOTION for Findings of Fact: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt findings of fact
and conclusions therefrom as contained in the Planning Commission Report
dated January 18, 2018. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried by the
following Roll Call vote: Yes - Maloney, Barajas, Watkins, Alvarado. No -
Serrano.
MOTION on the Special Permit: Mr. Maloney moved the City Council
accept the Planning Commission recommendation and deny the Special Permit
for the location of a Solid Waste Transfer Station under Master File# SP 2017-
019 as recommended by the Planning Commission on January 18, 2018. Ms.
Barajas seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes -
Maloney, Barajas, Watkins, Alvarado. No - Serrano.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell stated he had a proposed draft letter of support to the U.S. Army
Corp of Engineers regarding the reconveyance of the Columbia River shoreline
to City of Pasco. We recently had a presentation on this topic. The
circumstances along the river have changed. Would like to finalize this tonight
for the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Watkins asked if staff desired an ad hoc motion to which staff agreed.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Council's support of the letter as
drafted today to be signed and issued by Mayor Watkins this evening. Ms.
—' Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dotta commented that basketball, tennis and pickle ball camps would be
held over Spring Break. This weekend we have the 12th Annual "icebreaker"
softball tournament. 134 teams ages 10 to 18 will be participating. It is
expected around $2.2 million will be brought into the local economy. In
addition, we had a successful Easter Egg Hunt where we partnered with the
Jaycee's, approximately 1500 kids attended. Also, we introduced our new
Monster Mural. It is a big, giant dry erase board that parents and kids can paint
and color on. We will be taking pictures of the art and posting different ones on
our Facebook page as the mural moves around the City this summer.
Mr. Zabell commended the Community Risk Reduction Program and the work
of Ben Shearer. It has been a huge success and replacing fire alarms and
batteries for seniors has paid off tremendously. There has been one life saved
so far due to this campaign.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this 16th day of April 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk