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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 1, 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; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob
Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief and Michael Morales, Deputy
Community&Economic Development Director.
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 September 17,
2018.
Bills and Communications
,. To approve claims in the total amount of $3,319,007.33 ($2,043,675.81 in
Check Nos. 224691-224943; $497,979.18 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 821368,
821930-821974, 821978-822002, 822011-822048, 822058-822128, 822133-
822195; $35,321.22 in Check Nos. 52185-52225; $739,041.26 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30125138-30125663; $2,989.86 in Electronic Transfer No. 518).
2019 Legislative Priorities
To approve Resolution No. 3861, declaring the City's legislative priorities for
the 2019 session of the Washington State Legislature.
Road Easement Vacation: Sedona Apartments (MF#VAC 2018-005)
To approve Resolution No. 3862, a resolution setting 7:00 P.M., Monday,
November 5, 2018, as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider
vacating the road easement at 1327 North 24th Avenue.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the consent agenda as read. Mr.
Serrano seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Yard and Business of the Month Awards
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for September 2018
"Yard of the Month" and "Business Appearance of the Month" to:
• Robert& Sharon Hoffmann, 526 N. 8th Avenue
• Jerry& Shelley Larson, 3815 W. Park Street
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• Janet Taggares, 3811 Desert Plateau Drive
• BJ & Merry Loew, 8405 W. Richardson Road
• Washington Physical Therapy, 3807 W. Court Street
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
• John H. Cloud, Sr. - Crisis Response Coordination Center needed for
this area to address mental health and addiction.
• Gabriel Portugal, 804 Road 52 - increase in trash along I-182 and Road
68.
• Carly Coburn - discussed a situation which occurred at a local nightclub
involving protesters.
• Ansley Gerhard-Roberts - discussed the same situation as Ms. Coburn
and the concern they having about one protester in particular.
• Jay Chavez - Pasco resident, and General Manager of the nightclub
submitted a written statement regarding the protesters harassment and
also commented verbally.
• Annabel Naccarato - Para-educator at Rowena Chess Elementary had
concerns about speeding drivers through school zones and crosswalks
on Sylvester Street and requested more police presence or other such
deterrent.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
• Mr. Alvarado attended the Chamber of Commerce Elected Leader's
Reception.
• Mr. Maloney was in Vancouver and saw the new waterfront and this is
similar to what the Port of Pasco is envisioning.
General Fund Operating Statement
Mr. Maloney and Ms. Sigdel discussed the fines and forfeitures numbers.
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)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue the Closed Record Hearing to the
October 15, 2018 Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
2019-2024 Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3863, approving
the Capital Improvement Plan for calendar years 2019-2024. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance modifying PMC 5.04.010 Business License Definitions and
PMC 5.04.170 Business License Exemptions
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MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4397, amending PMC
Section 5.04.010 "Definitions"; amending PMC Section 5.04.170
"Exemptions"; and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Sale of City Property on Dradie Street
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3864, approving
the sale of certain real property on Dradie Street. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Preliminary Plat: Serrano Heights (MF# PP 2018-007)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to table this item to a later date. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Location of Wireless Communication Facilities in an R-4
Zone (MF# SP 2018-007)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3866, granting a
special permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at 6626
Chapel Hill Boulevard, Building #E. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Special Permit: Location of Wireless Communication Facilities in a C-1
Zone(MF# SP 2018-008)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to continue this item for two weeks to the next
regular meeting. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Permit: Location of Wireless Communication Facilities in an R-S-1
Zone (MF# SP 2018-009)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3868, granting a
special permit for the location of wireless communication facilities at 5304
Burden Boulevard. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell said the City of Pasco and the Downtown Pasco Development
Authority (DPDA) will be co-hosting an open house in regard to the proposed
Lewis Street Overpass. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 9th from
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at the DPDA Office.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:23 p.m. for approximately 10
minutes to discuss Pending/Potential Litigation with the City Manager, Deputy
City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:32 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of October 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson,City lerk
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