HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.02.03 Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 3, 2020
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez,
David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources
Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief;
Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby
Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by roll call vote as one motion (in the form listed below).
There will be no separate discussion of these items. If further discussion is desired by
Council members or the public, the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda to
the Regular Agenda and considered separately.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on January 21,
2020 and Workshop held on January 27, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,058,971.00 ($1,883,005.46 in
Check Nos. 233659-233899; $404,820.63 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 826992-
827090, 827106-827150, 827164-827293; $17,757.26 in Check Nos. 53166-
53183; $753,387.65 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30143526-30144027).
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
read. Mr. Maloney seconded. The motion carried unanimously by Roll Call
vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Steven Duckett, Pasco resident, expressed concern about a Code Enforcement
issue. Mr. Duckett was referred to Mr. White to speak to about the issue.
Rock Broadway, Pasco resident, reiterated his concerns and requests to make
Pasco a second amendment sanctuary city and to ban a local income tax.
Mayor Martinez confirmed that Council has received his requests and they were
added to Council's list of topics to be discussed at a future date.
Steve Bauman, Franklin County resident and developer, requested that Council
waive the impact fees and grant him water to the property he is developing
within a donut -hole of unincorporated area in Franklin County. He also
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commented on the amendments to the Planned Use Development (PUD) code.
Mr. Zabell explained the purpose of the impact fees that are charged with the
connection to City water within the unincorporated areas of Franklin County.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Roach commented on her recent travels to Olympia, WA for the AWC
Government Days.
Mr. Milne also attended the AWC Government Days and mentioned the status
of the Lewis Street Overpass and the Process Water Reuse Facility projects.
Mr. Maloney also traveled to Olympia, WA with the Tri -Cities Legislative
Council and Visit Tri -Cities and there were preliminary discussions with the
Washington State Lt. Governor regarding the partnership with the State of
Colima, Mexico.
General Fund Monthly Report - December 2019
Council had no questions or discussion regarding the General Fund Report.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Public Hearing - NW Area Sewer LID Formation
Mr. Worley requested that the public hearing for the Northwest Area Sewer
LID be continued to March 2. 2020, in order to have the opportunity to meet
with all of the property owners within the proposed LID.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing at 7:27 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the public hearing set in
accordance with Resolution No. 3932 to March 2, 2020, establishing the
Northwest Area Sewer LID. Ms. Roach seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Q* Henne Rezone (Z 2019-013)
Mr. White provided the facts and history of the property's zoning.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4480,
rezoning a parcel located at 1405 Road 38 from C-1 to R -S-12, and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. The motion
carried unanimously.
Code Amendment: Planned Unit Developments (MF# CA2019-010)
Mr. White noted the amendments to the proposed ordinance in response to last
week's workshop discussion.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period.
Steven Bauman, Franklin County resident and developer, expressed support for
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the proposed PUD code amendments.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4481,
amending PMC Chapter 25.140, Planned Unit Development and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. The motion
carried unanimously.
PSD Update of the 2019 Capital Facility Plan
Mr. White noted that the proposed resolution will adopt the Pasco School
District's 2020 Capital Facilities Plan into the City's Comprehensive Land Use
Plan.
Mr. Lenk, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the paying for
both Pasco School District levies and impact fees. Mr. Lenk referred to packets
previously distributed to Council and City Clerk Barham.
Councilmember Maloney and Mayor Martinez commented on the topic.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3940,
incorporating the Pasco School District's 2019 update of the Capital Facilities
Plan into the City of Pasco's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Serrano
seconded. The motion carried by 5-1 voice vote: 5 Ayes (Roach, Barajas,
Maloney, Serrano, Martinez); 1 nay (Councilmember Milne).
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell announced that an AWC Planning Short Course is scheduled for
March 5, 2020 and will be held at the Richland City Hall. Mr. Zabell noted that
the property and M&O taxes decreased in 2019 for Pasco School District, the
City of Pasco and Franklin County. The statistics Mr. Zabell referenced came
from the Franklin County Tax booklet, which is located on the Franklin County
Assessor's Office website.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of February, 2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Saul Martinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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