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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.11.05 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 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; 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 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 October 15, 2018 and the Special Meeting dated October 29, 2018. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $5,084,821($2,477,689.20 in Check Nos. 225283-225671; $1,068,966.27 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 822196- 822275, 822279-822295, 822297-822300, 822302-822330, 822341-822386, 822389-822404, 822409-822435, 822438-822520, 822547-822548, 822602, 822623-822625; $42,449.55 in Check Nos.52258-52306; $1,489,898.61 in Electronic Transfer Nos.30126192-30127239; $5,817.37 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 526-528). Downtown Pasco Development Authority Appointments To appoint the following to positions on the Board of the Downtown Pasco Development Authority as follows: Claudia Tapia to Position No. 3, with the expiration date of 12/2020, and Edison Valerio to Position No. 6, with the expiration date of 12/2022. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers • Mr. Serrano attended the Visit Tri-Cities Monthly Meeting. • Ms. Barajas attended the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon where the City of Pasco received a plaque acknowledging the City as a new Director Level member. Also, attended the Tierra Vida Harvest Festival. • Mr. Alvarado also attended the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Also, went and toured the new Union Gospel 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2018 Mission Facility which is set to open soon. The Good Roads Nominating Committee met to work on representatives for next year. • Mr. Milne attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Courtyard Marriott Hotel at the Tri-Cities Airport. Hope to have it completed in twelve months. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: _. Access Easement Vacation: Sedona Apartments (MF# VAC 2018-005) Council and staff discussed the proposed vacation. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4400, vacating access easements at 1327 North 24th Avenue, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Annexation and Bonded Indebtedness MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3872, concerning annexation and bonded indebtedness. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. — Preliminary Plat: Serrano Heights (MF# PP 2018-007) MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to table approval of the Preliminary Plat for Serrano Heights to the next business meeting. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2019 Ad Valorem Tax Levy MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4398 (Option C), providing for the 2019 Ad Valorem Tax Levy in the City of Pasco in accordance with State Law and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes - Watkins, Alvarado, Barajas, Maloney, Martinez, Serrano. No - Milne. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: • Ben Shearer, Pasco Fire - invitation to the "Push In" Event set for Saturday morning, November 10, at 10:00 a.m., Station 81, 310 N. _ Oregon Avenue. • Mr. Martinez announced that the smoke detector battery replacement program for elderly still ongoing. • Mr. Maloney announced that the grant for the DPDA concert series is still open for online voting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 2 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 2018 Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to establish sales price or lease amount of real estate with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:42 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November 2018. APPROVED: ATTEST: c � Li _ //` //Li _ Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk 3