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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.01.07 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2019 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, and Matt Watkins. Excused: David Milne and Pete Serrano. 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 December 3, 2018 and Special Meeting dated December 21, 2018. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of$9,544,337.22($4,253,303.83 in Check Nos. 226126-226720; $652,783.74 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 822840-822897, 822900, 822902-822973, 822978, 822983-823073, 823098-823111; $46,124.01 in Check Nos. 52346-52383; $2,040,316.83 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30128270-30129285; $2,551,808.81 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 540-552). To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing,Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of$308,451.34 and, of that amount, authorize $187,034.89 to be turned over for collection. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Approved by unanimous Roll Call Vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Mr. Zabell introduced the new Executive Assistant, April Culwell, for the City Manager's Office. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: • Mr. David Morgan, Spokane,WA urged the Council to revisit Ordinance 4166 regarding prohibiting marijuana retail sales. • Mr. Eric Larsen,Licensed Retailer,requested the Council reconsider their moratorium on marijuana sales; four stores could be allowed in the City if it was lifted and maintaining the ban is bad policy. • Jeremy Larsen, Consultant, stated that people are going to Finley to get their marijuana and the ban deprives the City of revenues. Sales have been an unmitigated success in Washington State. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2019 • Gabriel Portugal,Road 52-we have reduced our crime in Pasco and come a long way. We need to continue what we're doing and he stands by Council's decision. • Vic Epperly - here in regard to the Regional Public Facilities District. Urged Council to consider a capital project plan as the best mechanism to get an aquatic center and performing arts center. Need to change State Law. • Timothy Kot here on behalf of neighborhood and their concerns with a r cell phone tower on top of a church in their area. They have health and lowered property value concerns. • Chris Acevedo is also part of this neighborhood, they came to an August Planning Commission Meeting when the cell tower issue was heard and the next one. However, they were not able to get help on how to appeal the decision. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers • Mr. Martinez thanked emergency responders for their work over the holiday season. • Mr. Alvarado participated in the DPDA Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. He was renominated to the Greater Columbia ACH Leadership Council&Board. Also,will be the incoming President of the Good Roads Association. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Federal Communication Commission 5G Preemption Council and staff discussed the proposed 5G Preemptions. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4412, creating PMC 3.07.105 "Franchise/Permit Fees and Rates," Setting the Application Fees for Franchises, Small Cell Permits, Right-of-Way Use Permits, Make-Ready Fees, Annual Right-of-Way Occupancy Rates, and Annual Attachment Rates," and further authorization publication by summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4413, enacting PMC Section 15.10.025 "Supplemental Definitions" Applicable to Small Cell Towers and Micro Tower Deployment, " and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4414, amending PMC Chapter 15.40 "Franchises"; Amending PMC 15.60 "Appeal of City Determination"; and Amending PMC 15.10.050 "Determination by City," and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4415, creating PMC Chapter 15.100 "Small Cell Tower Deployment Within the Public Right-of- Way," and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4416, creating PMC Chapter 15.110 "Small Cell Tower Deployment Outside the Public Right-of- Way," and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 7, 2019 NEW BUSINESS: Ex-officio Board Member-Regional Chamber of Commerce Council and staff discussed this item and an appointment will take place at a future meeting. Sale of City Properties on Lewis Street and Commercial Ave. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3882, approving the sale of certain real property on Lewis Street. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3883, approving the sale of certain real property on Commercial Ave. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Bid Award- City Hall Remodel Phase 2 MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the City Hall Remodel Phase 2 Project to Booth & Sons Construction Inc., in the amount of$1,170,000 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell commented on the following items: • The upcoming CALEA Accreditation onsite assessment on January 21st followed by a meeting on January 22nd from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. • Licensing efforts are underway using PET DATA online. Business licenses can be obtained through the State website. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. for approximately twenty minutes to consider acquisition of real estate and establish sales price with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and City Attorney. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:57 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of January 2019. APPROVED: ATTEST: (ifj,/ fh Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk