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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.05.02 Council Minutes ����' �� � ���� �?�+r'd��1u 1���R AAINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, May 2, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Joseph Campos, Pete Serrano, Nikki Torres, David Milne, and Zahra Roach Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs, Assistant City Attorney; Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Darcy Buckley, Finance Manager; 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 Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on April 18, 2022 and, Special Meeting & Regular Workshop held on April 25, 2022. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of$6,111,972.84 ($5,030,352.45 in Check Nos. 247947-248216; $153,140.35 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 835152-835171, 835185-835199, 835202-835210, 835222-835337, 835349-835418, 835420- 835496, 835501-835537, 835541-835560, 835564, 835601-835628; $14,874.94 in Check Nos. 53879-53890; $913,605.10 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 3174180- 30174724). Page 1 of 9 Ordinance 8� Resolution - Budget Amendment 8� Argent Road Phase 2 Bid Award To adopt Ordinance No. 4588, amending the 2021-2022 Mid-Biennial Budget (Ordinance No. 4560) OF the City of Pasco, Washington, by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's General Construction Fund for the construction of the Argent Road Improvements Phase 2 project. To approve Resolution No. 4172, awarding Bid No. 20011 for the Argent Road Improvements, Phase 2 project, to Ellison Earthworks, LLC. of Richland, Washington, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Resolution - Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Phase 2 Amendment with RH2 To approve Resolution No. 4173, authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute an Amendment for the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RH2 Engineering for the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Pretreatment Improvements Phase 2: Winter Storage Capacity. Resolution - Intent to Form a Sewer Local Improvement District (LID) in the East UGA Area To approve Resolution No. 4174, declaring its intent to order the improvements of the East Urban Growth Area Expansion (Sewer Mains from Road 68 to North Glade Road, Glade Road Lift Station, Force Main, and Sewer Main to the existing gravity sewer system in the Foster Wells Road/Industrial Way area) and to create a Local Improvement District (LID) to assess the cost and expense of carrying out those improvements against the property specially benefitted thereby; notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on May 23, 2022; and providing for other properly related matters. Resolution -Setting a Public Hearing Date to consider the Barker Ranch ROW Vacation (VAC 2022-002� To approve Resolution No. 4175, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 6, 2022 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a 10-foot right-of- way for Burns Road established per Short Plat 2020-22. Resolution - Bid Award for Fire Station No. 85 Street& Utilities Work To approve Resolution No. 4176, awarding the Fire Station No. 85 site work with C & E Trenching LLC, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Page 2 of 9 MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Torres to approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Proclaiming May 2022 as "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" Pasco Arts & Culture Commission Staff Liaison Angela Pashon introduced Onie Huihui Rendall, Director of Halau Kamakahiwaokalani. Ms. Huihui Rendall provided a brief presentation on Hawaiian culture, announced the annual Hawaiian culture related events held in the Tri-Cities area, and concluded with a live dance demonstration. Mayor Barajas read the proclamation proclaiming May 2022 as, "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pasco, Washington and presented it to Ms. Rendall and the dance team. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Leo Morales, Havana Cafe owner, stated that he has not heard back from City stafF in the past finro weeks related to permitting and a public records request. He stated that he feels targeted by City staff; he has only been reopened for three weeks and has been accused of running a nightclub in his restaurant and he asked for the definition of a nightclub. He submitted a record of his sales at Havana Cafe from April 3 to May 2, 2022, to City Clerk Barham before the meeting began. Mr. Carl Holder, Richland resident and downtown Pasco property owner, expressed concerns about the treatment he has heard about of Havana Cafe, Amor a Mexico, and Tipsy Tavern; issues behind his business in the alley have not been addressed by City officials; and about a General Vacant Lot Notice he received from the City. Ms. Lillian Lehrman, a 4th grader at Ruth Livingston Elementary School, expressed appreciation for the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) presentation and proclamation. Mr. Scott Lehrman, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation for the AAPI proclamation and presentation and encouraged the City to continue to celebrate the diversity of its population. Page 3 of 9 Mr. Gabriel Portugal, Pasco resident, announced the upcoming Cinco de Mayo events scheduled from May 2 through May 7, 2022. Ms. Kim Lehrman, Pasco resident, commented on the AAPI proclamation, the upcoming Cinco de Mayo, and recommended that the City advertise future demonstrations on a broader base to bring in a larger audience. Mr. Damien Davis, Franklin County Historic Museum Executive Director, introduced Mario Quintero, owner of Brother's Cheese Steaks, who operates out of the Pasco Specialty Kitchen. He stated that kitchen is highly underutilized and he encouraged more start up businesses to use it. He also noted that the kitchen and it equipment is aging and needs to be updated. Mr. Mario Quintero, Brother's Cheese Steaks business, stated that he would like to remain in downtown Pasco when his business out grows the Pasco Specialty Kitchen. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Serrano, stated that while shopping at Walmart during the weekend, he met two Pasco Police Officers who were at Walmart to promote the Drug Take Back Program. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, reported that it appears that the Pasco Public Facilities District Ballot Proposition No. 1 "Aquatic Facility and Competition Pool"was passed by the PPFD voters. Franklin County Elections Office will certify the election in early May 2022. Ms. Torres, commented on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting she recently attended. Mr. Campos commented on the HAPO Center meeting he recently attended on behalf of Mayor Pro Tem Maloney. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Public Meeting 8� Resolution - Accepting a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings for Eickmeyer-Roundy Annexation (ANX 2022-002) Mr. Briggs announced that the accepting a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings for Eickmeyer-Roundy Annexation request was a quasi-judicial action and he read the quasi judicial procedure, including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. Page 4 of 9 Mr. Serrano and Mr. Campos disclosed that they know members of the Roundy family; however, both felt they could be fair and impartial with this item. Next, Mr. Briggs asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. White provided a brief report on the request to annex property into the City from two property owners. Mayor Barajas declared the Public Meeting open to consider the proposed annexation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared the Public Meeting closed. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to approve Resolution No. 4177, accepting a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings for the the Eickmeyer-Roundy annexation, providing a determination on the boundary to be annexed, and whether simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach Public Hearing and Ordinance - Vacating the North-South Alley of Block 2, Kurtzman's 1st Addition to Pasco (VAC 2022-001) Mayor Barajas announced that the public hearing and ordinance vacating the North-South Alley of Block 2, Kurtzman's 1 st Addition to Pasco was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr. Briggs to explain the procedure for quasi judicial items. Mr. Briggs read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated that he met with the applicant and discussed alley ways in a general context; however, he stated that he could be fair and impartial with this item. Mr. Briggs asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed vacation. Page 5 of 9 Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4589, vacating the north-south alley of Block 2 Kurtzman's 1st Addition to Pasco; and further; authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Ordinance - Rezone; Columbia Riverwalk I-1 to C-1 (Z 2022-002� Mayor Barajas announced that the proposed rezone for Columbia Riverwalk was a quasi judicial action and asked Mr. Briggs to explain the procedure for quasi judicial items. Mr. Briggs read the quasi judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers, he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed rezone. Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed rezone. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing closed. Mr. Serrano expressed support for the rezone and the proposed development of the property. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Torres to adopt Ordinance No. 4590, approving a Rezoning to Binding Site Plan No. 2008-03 from I-1 to C-1, and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach Page 6 of 9 Resolution - Facts of Finding for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing Moratorium Mr. White provided a brief report related to the facts of finding for the SRO Housing Moratorium, which will remain in affect until September 7, 2022. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne to approve Resolution No. 4178, adopting findings relating to the moratorium prohibiting Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing and conversion thereto in the City of Pasco pending study of impacts and best development practices and policy. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach Resolution - Broadmoor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Mr. Zabell provided a brief recap regarding the Broadmoor TIF discussion held at the April 25, 2022, Council Workshop and the next steps in setting up a Tax Increment Area (TIA) in the Broadmoor area. Council, City Consultant Bob Stowe, and Mr. Zabell discussion ensued regarding the TIF and proposed Broadmoor TIA. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Maloney to approve Resolution No. 4179, declaring Pasco City Council's intent to form a Tax Increment Area in the Broadmoor area. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach Purchase and Sale Agreement -City Purchase of Thunderbird Motel Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the status of the purchase of the Thunderbird Motel. Council expressed support for the purchase and commented on the motel sign. Council and Mr. Zabell briefly discussed the motel sign, Police and Fire call statistics to the motel and the status of relocation of individuals staying in the motel. Page7of9 MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to approve Resolution No. 4180, authorizing the Purchase of property located at 414 West Columbia Street, Pasco, WA, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the closing documents. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach Resolution - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund - Funding Agreement for West Pasco Water Treatment Improvements Phase 2 Ms. Serra provided a brief reportforthe proposed Washington State Drinking Water loan for the Phase 2 West Pasco Water Treatment Improvements. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to approve Resolution No. 4181, authorizing execution of a $9.75 million dollar loan agreement with the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Expansion Phase II project. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell expressed appreciation to Ms. Serra, Mr. Worley and other Public Works Department staff for securing the low interest rate loan for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant improvements. He announced the upcoming Cinco de Mayo events and commented on the status of the PPFD Ballot Proposition No. 1. Lastly, Mr. Zabell congratulated Mayor Barajas for her recent interview with Univision, which will be aired nationally. Mr. Campos announced the upcoming Art for Awareness event; all proceeds will benefit to the Tri-Cities Union Gospel Mission to help reduce homelessness in the Tri-Cities area. RECESS Mayor Barajas called a three (3) minute recess at 8:45 PM. Page 8 of 9 EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:48 PM for ten (10} minutes to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the Assistant City Attorney. At 8:58 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue for another five (5) minutes or until 9:03 PM. Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 9:04 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this�day of , 20C� . APPROVED: ATTEST: • � �� ( Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page9of9