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Home My WebLink About2018.05.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 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; 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; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Dan Ford, City Engineer; Mary Heather Ames, Sr. Engineer; Michael Morales,Deputy Community&Economic Development Director; and Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Manager. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council dated April 16, 2018. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of$4,296,532.57 ($1,971,111.85 in Check Nos. 221913-222296; $729,703.13 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 820320-820321, 820325, 820329-820334, 820337-820385, 820403-820445, 820449-820464, 820470-820522, 820525-820584, 820595, 820622-820623, 820695; $69,288.29 in Check Nos. 51557-51623; $1,526,429.30 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30119293-30120310). Code Enforcement Board Appointments To confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Dwayne Speer to Position No 3,James Rawlinson to Position No. 4 and Mary Gutierrez to Position No. 5 (term expiration date 1/1/22)to the Code Enforcement Board. Dedication Deed: Right-of-Way for a Portion of Sunset Trail (MF# DEED 2018-003) To accept the deed from Mark Gerken and Lisa Gerken for a portion of the Sunset Trail right-of-way. Final Plat: Madison Park Planned Density Development Ph. 4 (MF# FP 2018-004) To approve the Final Plat for Madison Park Planned Density Development Phase 4. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 2018 PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Presentation of Proclamation for "Public Service Recognition Week" Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Matt McGetrick, Tri-Cities Public Service Recognition Event Committee Chair, proclaiming May 7 - 11, 2018, _ "Public Service Recognition Week". Presentation of Proclamation for "National Police Week" and "Peace Officer's Memorial Day" Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Bob Metzger, Chief of Police, proclaiming May 13 - 19, 2018, "National Police Week" and Monday, May 14, 2018, "Peace Officers'Memorial Day". VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Gabriel Portugal- 804 Road 52 -Extended his thanks for the Cinco de Mayo festival. It was a four-day event beginning Wednesday evening with a cross cultural event. Thanked Chief Metzger,there were zero incidents. At least 7000 people attended the festivities on Friday. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mayor Watkins thanked Councilmember Barajas for arranging the vehicles so family could participate with them all in the parade. Enjoyed seeing the Horse Dancing Event. Mr. Maloney said the Noche Cultural and Cinco de Mayo events were fantastic. Sunday was the National Institute of Health "All of Us" Event, Pasco is one of seven U.S. cities participating. Also, attended the TRIDEC Luncheon at which Congressman Newhouse spoke. Mr. Martinez said he met people at the Cinco de Mayo festival from all over Washington State. It was a great turnout and collaboration. He attended the TRAC Advisory Board Meeting and the Hanford Communities Governing Board Meeting. Also, wanted to mention Donzetta Cole passed away, she worked at the Franklin County Courthouse in the Licensing Department. Ms. Barajas stated there were a lot of people who volunteered for Cinco de Mayo event. Also, attended the Dual Language Reading as well as the LULAC Regional Conference last week. Mayor Watkins also mentioned that Nayeli Cervantes, a Pasco graduate, was awarded a continuing scholarship from the Association of Washington Cities. Local Improvement District Presentation P. Stephen DiJulio,Attorney with Foster Pepper,gave an overview and the basics on Local Improvement Districts. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Chapel Hill Boulevard LID Formation,No. 16030 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 2018 Council and staff discussed the proposed LID Formation. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed LID Formation. Citizen testimony: • Brian Thoreson, 2464 SW Glacier Pl., Redmond, OR, with Hayden _ Homes. Assessments were never budgeted for. Not in favor of LID. Still has questions. Stay with private development rather than City. • Steve Bauman, 7114 Mayim Ct., Pasco, WA, how long is the pause for this LID? • Ron Asmus, 802 S. Dawes St., Kennewick, WA, has questions. Any consideration given to those who give property away? • Rich Scrivner, 1111 SE Washington St., Olympia, WA, with DNR. Oppose project as currently proposed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue the Chapel Hill Boulevard LID Formation public hearing to a date to be announced in the future, with at least 2 weeks' notice to property owners by the Clerk by phone or email, and to reopen the hearing at that rescheduled time. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: A portion of Duluth St & Nevada Ave. (MF# VAC 2018- 001) Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and their being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Ordinance No. 4382, vacating a portion of portion of Duluth Street and Nevada Avenue, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Code Amendment: Amending PMC 26.28 to Allow Administrative Approval of Final Plats (MF# CA 2017-007) Council and staff discussed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4383, amending PMC Title 26.28 allowing administrative approval of Final Plats,and further,authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Rezone: Norman Family Cookies R-2 to R-3 (MF# Z 2018-001) Council and staff discussed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4384, an ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington rezoning parcel #113900039 and #113900057, from R-2 (Medium Density Residential) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential), MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 2018 and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Annexation: Greeno Annexation (MF#ANX 2018-001) Council and staff discussed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3836, accepting a Notice of Intent to commence annexation proceedings for the Greeno Annexation Area and providing a determination on the boundary to be annexed and whether simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Professional Services Agreement with KPG,Inc.for the 16014 Peanuts Park Renovation Project Council and staff discussed. MOTION:Mr.Maloney moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement for the design services of the Peanuts Park Renovation Project, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Agreement to Sell City Property- Argent and 20th Council and staff discussed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for property in the vicinity of Argent Road and 20th Avenue and, further, to authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell discussed: • Twenty-three applications were received for the Inclusivity Commission. • Jon Funfar and the City will be recognized for winning the national Alliance for Community Media's Hometown Award for coverage of the Pasco City Council meetings. • Big Cross Disc Golf Course will host the first Youth Disc Golf Clinic this coming weekend. • On Saturday May 19th the "Fiasco in Pasco Duathlon" will take place. • Explore Pasco program will be starting up this summer. • Industrial Incentive Program awards investment of 1% of frontage improvements. Program has been used four times. Mr. Serrano attended the new Dickey's BBQ ribbon cutting with Mr. Milne. Mr. Martinez attended the HAAP (Hispanic Academic Achievers Program) at the Toyota Center. Mr. Milne thanked the Pasco Police Department for their quick response to a shoplifter situation at his place of business. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 2018 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:06 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel and establish the sales price or lease amount of real estate with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 9:29 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 2018. APPROVED: ATTEST: (dtaiMatt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk