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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 4, 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 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 August 20,
2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of$2,970,362.59($1,707,362.33 in Check
Nos. 224189-224432; $416,850.28 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 821625-821647,
821657-821730, 821737-821777, 821782-821803, 821811-821886, 821888-
821927, 821929 and 821975-821976; $49,937.48 in Check Nos. 52071-52127;
$796,212.50 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30124033-30124583).
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Presentation of Proclamation for "Back the Blue Day".
Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to Pastor Thom Fields and Doug
Thomas with The Garden Tri Cities proclaiming September 15, 2018, "Back the
Blue Day."
Yard and Business of the Month Awards
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for August 2018 "Yard of
the Month" and "Business Appearance of the Month" to:
• Angel&Xochitl Aguilar, 1136 Lincoln Drive
• Al &Mary Vierck, 811 N. Road 37
• Andrew & Heather Brickey, 4105 Palmyra Drive
• David& Sofia Gunlock, 9203 Wellington Drive
• Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home, 1608 W. Court Street
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Alvarado attended the ribbon cutting at the new Pasco Grocery Outlet _
location. Mr. Serrano and Mr. Milne also attended.
Mr. Maloney attend the ribbon cutting at Starbucks on Court Street for the new
fast charging and solar powered electric vehicle charging station.
Ms. Barajas commented on what a great asset the charging station will be to the
community and hopes that more will be implemented. Also, Mr. Milne attended
the Starbucks ribbon cutting.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Special Permit Appeal: Mor-Stor Mini Storage Expansion in a C-1 Zone
(MF#APPL 2018-002)
Council and staff discussed the appeal.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue the Closed Record Hearing to the
September 17, 2018 regular Council meeting. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Street Vacation: A portion of West Nixon Street(MF#VAC 2018-003)
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
Council and staff discussed the proposed vacation.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
vacation.
Mr. Gabriel Portugal, 804 Road 52 - initiated this around two years ago, would
like to build a couple of homes for his daughters.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue the public hearing for the proposed
vacation of a portion of West Nixon Street to a date to be determined with at least
20 days' notice of the continuation date to affected owners as required by statute.
Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Repealing PMC 12.20 Street Vacations `—
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance 4395, repealing Chapter
12.20 of the Pasco Municipal Code, Street Vacations, and further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Rezone: I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential) (Rigo
Rangel) (MF#Z 2018-004)
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MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4396, rezoning 2120
W. "A" Street from I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential),
and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Rezone: RT (Residential Transition) to C-3 (General Business) (Pati Hull)
(MF#Z 2018-005)
Council and staff discussed the proposed rezone. Mr. White stated the applicant
and estate executor requested a continuance.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue this item for two weeks to
September 17, 2018. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Preliminary Plat: Burgess Plat(MF# PP 2018-006)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3858, approving the
Preliminary Plat for the Burgess Plat. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Watkins requested staff discuss the sidewalk policy at an upcoming
workshop. Mr. Zabell said a goal is to do an inventory on gaps in the
transportation system.
Mr. Zabell reminded everyone that the 1st Annual Riverfest begins this weekend
at 11:00 A.M. The Fiery Food Festival will be this Saturday from 10:00 AM to
6:00 PM at Peanuts Park. The Congressional Hearing will be next Monday,
September 10th, in our Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of September, 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk