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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.05.23 Council Workshop Packet AGENDA City Council Workshop Meeting 7:15 PM - Monday, May 23, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar Page 1. MEETING INSTRUCTIONS for REMOTE ACCESS - The Pasco City Council Workshops are broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter/Spectrum Cable in Pasco and Richland and streamed at www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive and on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofPasco. To listen to the meeting via phone, call (631) 992-3211 and use access code 613-585-088. 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL (a) Pledge of Allegiance 4. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 3 - 5 (a) Presentation - Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (10 minutes) Angie Pacheco, Executive Director from the Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties, will provide an update on services provided for domestic violence survivors within the greater Tri- Cities area. 6 - 13 (b) Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Update - Transportation Impacts to East Pasco Commercial Development 14 - 24 (c) AskPasco App Presentation Jon Funfar, Communications Program Manager, will provide an update on the "AskPasco" app. 6. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Page 1 of 25 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. ADJOURNMENT 9. ADDITIONAL NOTES 25 (a) Adopted 2020-2021 Council Goals (Reference Only) (b) REMINDERS • Monday, May 23, 4:00 PM: Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory Committee Meeting – Ben Franklin Transit Main Conference Room (COUNCILMEMBER PETE SERRANO, Rep.) • Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 AM: Visit Tri-Cities Board Meeting – 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick (COUNCILMEMBER ZAHRA ROACH, Rep.; COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE, Alt.) • Thursday, May 26, 4:00 PM: TRIDEC Board Meeting – 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick (COUNCILMEMBER NIKKI TORRES, Rep.; COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE, Alt.) • Thursday, May 26, 5:30 PM: Benton Franklin Community Action Connections Board Meeting – 720 Court Street, Pasco (COUNCILMEMBER ZAHRA ROACH, Rep.; COUNCILMEMBER PETE SERRANO, Alt.) This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter/Spectrum Cable in Pasco and Richland and streamed at www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive. Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact the Clerk for assistance. Servicio de intérprete puede estar disponible con aviso. Por favor avisa la Secretaria Municipal dos días antes para garantizar la disponibilidad. (Spanish language interpreter service may be provided upon request. Please provide two business day's notice to the City Clerk to ensure availability.) Page 2 of 25 AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council April 8, 2022 TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager City Council Workshop Meeting: 5/23/22 FROM: Dave Zabell, City Manager Executive SUBJECT: Presentation - Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (10 minutes) I. REFERENCE(S): DVS Brochure II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Angie Pacheco, Executive Director from the Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties, will provide an update on services provided for domestic violence survivors within the greater Tri-Cities area. III. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: The Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (DVSBFC) is focused on providing the best advocacy and support services for domestic violence survivors in Benton and Franklin Counties. Their mission is to create a healthy community free from all forms of domestic violence. DVSBFC provides a wide array of services including 24 -hour crisis line and emergency shelter, information and referrals, legal advocacy and clinics, support groups, advocacy based counseling, and community education. V. DISCUSSION: Presentation Page 3 of 25 SafetyPlanning Keep o cell phone hidden.DVScon provide o free 91 l cell phone. Moke o plon for whol you willdo ifyou hove lo Ieove home,even ifyou moy never us if. Tolk lo your children oboul whol lo do when lhings gel scory. Truslyour own inslincls ond judgmenl. Ifyou hove o proleclion order,corry ii wilh you of oll limes. ProtectionOrderClinic A proleclion order moi provide soifely by reslroiiningThe oibuser from hoiroissingor lhreoilening you ond your children. For days,limes,or more informalion call: (509)582 —9841 Benlon Counly Courlhouse 7320 W.Quinoiull,Kennewick Franklin Counly Cou?house lOl 6 N 4’rh,Poisco The mission of Domeslic Violence Services of Benlon &FronklinCounlies isTo odvocole for ond empower domeslic violence viclims by providing free,sofe,ond confidenliol sheller ond supporl services. Services As (:1 member of lhe Woshinglon Slcile Coolilion Agoinsl Domeslic Violence,Domeslic Violence Services (DVS)isdedicciled lo providing C1wide c1rrc1y of services lo viclims of domeslic violence in our communily. I 24-hour crisisline &odvococy Emergency sheller Women's supporl groups Legol odvococy Children's Program (in sheller) Communily educolion &lroining Emergency 9l l cell phone I TronsilionolHousing AllServices are free and confidenlial How you can help I Donole your lime. Donole money.I United I Donole used cell phones.way I Donole ilems such c1s united Way of Benton &Franklin Counties unitedway-bfco.com lowels,silverwore, bedding,pols,pc1ns,elc. Domestic Violence Services OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES 24-HourCrisisLine 85 Shelter (509)582 -9841 or (800)648 -1277 BusinessOffice 33l l W Cleorwoler Ave,Suile Cl 40 Kennewick,WA 99336 (509)735 —l295 Fox:(509)736 —0649 www.dvsbf.org ,?‘ 1Page 4 of 25 DomesticViolence |t’s not the victim’s fault Perpetrators use in?mida?on,isola?on,control resources,and/or manipulate the legal system to maintain dominance in the relationship. Ittakes many forms including emotional,verbal, spiritual,and/or ?nancial abuse. Itis not an isolated incident,but a series of events.The relationship may not be bad all the time,but it usually gets worse. These may escalate the abuse or increase risk for victims,but are not the cause of abusive behavior.Perpetrators choose to be abusive. Do you... Feel scared or unsafe around your partner? Make excuses for your partners behavior? Avoid doing things that would cause a conflict? Always do what your partner wants you to? Doesyour partner... Regularly criticize you,call you names or put you down? Embarrass or humiliate you in public? Treat you roughly —grab pinch,shove,bite, choke,or hit you? Threaten to hurt your friends,family,pets or themselves? Destroy or steal your belongings? Threaten to deport you or not submit immigrations papers for you? Control your access to money or a car? Prevent you from going where you want,when you want? Deny you food,clothing,sleep or medications? Have affairs or accuse you of being unfaithful? Threaten to “out"you or criticize your sexuality? Force you to have sex or engage in sexual acts that you are not comfortable with? Deny,minimize,make excuses,and blame others for their behavior? Monitor and control your relationships with others? How to helpsomeone Reach out.Let your friends you know you are concerned. Don’tjudge or criticize. Believe them.Let your friend know you care. Remain patient,open—minded and supportive. Take time to listen. Don’t pressure your friend to leave. Respect your friend ’s decisions. Ask,“How would you like me to help and/or support you?" Help your friend on a safety plan. Agree on a secret code word that can be used in case of an emergency. Call the DVSCrisisLine for information and resources.Page 5 of 25 AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council May 17, 2022 TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager City Council Workshop Meeting: 5/23/22 FROM: Rick White, Director Community & Economic Development SUBJECT: Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Update - Transportation Impacts to East Pasco Commercial Development I. REFERENCE(S): DKS Memorandum II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Discussion III. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: Consistent with long-established land use plans, the Heritage Industrial Area in the eastern part of Pasco is undergoing a significant amount of industrial development. While the widening of A Street, Heritage Blvd. improvements, Oregon Avenue widening, and Lewis Street improvements, all planned projects which have occurred over the past decade to support such development, the lack of a more useful connection with State Route 12 (SR -12) in the area, as previously envisioned, has yet to materialize. In the past few years, with City and legislative advocacy, WSDOT has started to rekindle their interest in improving freight and vehicular connectivity/access to the state highway system in this area. With the recent spate of industrial projects in the area, and lack of progress on a new SR-12 access point in the vicinity of the A Street and Tank Farm Road intersections, questions as to alternative planning efforts have arisen as to how freight and employment trips to these new facilities will be accommodated. This discussion is intended to provide insight into near and long-term transportation plan adjustments to accommodate the anticipated growth of the area. Page 6 of 25 V. DISCUSSION: With the addition of two (2) Amazon distribution facilities on Road 40 East, the Heritage Industrial Area has seen, during the construction phase, increased truck traffic. As the project is completed, impacts will shift to freight and employee trips accessing the two sites. Additionally, Local Bounti, another industrial user, is under development, with other industrial uses anticipated. The attached memorandum, from DKS traffic consultant, is intended to address connectivity within the Heritage Industrial Area and provide recommendations for street classifications. The report also note s and illustrates important connections, considered outside of this area, but important to understand from an overall perspective. Those improvements would be the frontage road on the east side of SR-12 from Tank Farm Road to Commercial Avenue, which will allow a connection to the Lewis Street/SR-12 Interchange as an alternative to crossing or utilizing the at grade crossing at Tank Farm and Sacajawea Road. As noted above, the adjustments proposed are necessary not only to accommodate the anticipated and localized impacts of industrial development, but also to compensate for less than anticipated connectivity to SR-12 at the time long-range land use plans for the area were established. Additionally, the adjustments are to compensate for a change in use from industrial to residential of a significant portion of the subject area approved by the City Council authorized through a rezone several years ago. Staff will provide the presentation at the Council Workshop. Page 7 of 25 HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER MASTER PLAN DATE: May 17, 2022 TO: Dan Ford | City of Pasco FROM: Garth Appanaitis | DKS SUBJECT: Pasco Heritage Industrial Center Master Plan Industrial Area Connectivity Needs The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize the connectivity needs within the Heritage Industrial Center. The following sections summarize existing gaps, Pasco’s connectivity standards, and additional considerations including redundancy and safety for the Heritage Industrial Center. BACKGROUND The Heritage Industrial Center is located in southeast Pasco and is the area generally bounded by A Street (north), Oregon Avenue (west), BNSF RR (south), and SR 12 (east) as shown in Figure 1. FIGURE 1. HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER Source: Franklin County GIS Page 8 of 25 PASCO HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER • CONNECTIVITY NEEDS • MAY 1 7 , 2022 2 The Heritage Industrial Center has broad system access constraints due to the presence of the BNSF Rail (and Columbia River) to the south and US 12 to the east. LAND USE The area includes several existing industrial uses located along A Street, Road 40, B Street and Sacajawea Park Road. The Lakeview Mobile Home Park is a residential community located in the northeast quadrant of Road 40 and Sacajawea Park Road. Nearby, the Port of Pasco and industrial uses are located south of BNSF RR, while primarily residential land uses existing north of A Street. In addition to the existing land uses in the area, several recent large developments have been proposed within the Heritage Industrial Center. Beyond the recent development proposals, the Heritage Industrial Center has approximately 350 additional acres that are undeveloped. This significant development potential will require additional consideration to provide safe and convenient transportation system access. SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY The Pasco Transportation System Master Plan (TSMP)1 identifies the intended function of street classifications, identifies functional classification of the transportation system, and defines roadway spacing standards. The TSMP roadway functional classification is shown in Figure 2. FIGURE 2. PASCO R OADWAY FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION Source: Pasco TSMP (DRAFT), Figure 15 Recommended Roadway Functional Classification. Note: image is cropped. 1 Pasco Transportation System Master Plan (DRAFT), https://www.pasco- wa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/63139/Pasco_TSMP_Draft_10262021 Page 9 of 25 PASCO HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER • CONNECTIVITY NEEDS • MAY 1 7 , 2022 3 The following streets are designated adjacent to the Heritage Industrial Center: • Streets that border the Industrial Center: o A Street – Minor Arterial o Oregon Ave (SR 397) – Principal Arterial o US 12 – Other Freeway and Expressways • Streets that approach the Industrial Center: o Heritage Boulevard – Principal Arterial o Cedar Avenue – Collector o Elm Avenue – Neighborhood Collector The TSMP does not include functional class designations within the Heritage Industrial Center. REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY NEEDS Safe connections to US 12 are critical to provide regional access to the industrial area for employees and goods movement. Due to safety concerns, access from A Street to US 12 has been limited (removed eastbound left turn). Conversations with WSDOT have indicated that the Heritage Industrial Center (and land east of US 12) requires safe access to the existing Lewis Street interchange to maintain regional connectivity. A modification to the Sacajawea Park Road (Tank Farm Road) connection to US 12 would be needed in the future and could include an overcrossing (limited access) or a roundabout to provide access to US 12. To enable these regional connections, the following local system connections near the Heritage Industrial Center are needed: • Potential realignment of Sacajawea Park Road (Tank Farm Road) at US 12 • Extension of B Circle to connect to Sacajawea Park Road • Frontage Road east of US 12 to connect properties between Tank Farm Road and Lewis Street • Extension of Road 40 northward to connect with E Lewis Place and provide connection to north STREET SPACING The TSMP includes recommended maximum spacing for each roadway type. The recommended spacing is intended to maintain facility purpose and balance system access, safety, and mobility. The following recommended spacing guidelines are listed in the TSMP2: • Principal Arterial: 1 to 2 miles • Minor Arterial: 1 mile • Collector: ½ mile • Neighborhood Collector: ¼ mile • Local Street: 300 to 500 feet 2 TSMP Table 9: Facility Spacing Guidelines Page 10 of 25 PASCO HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER • CONNECTIVITY NEEDS • MAY 1 7 , 2022 4 • Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: 300 feet Further, the TSMP notes that “Recommended maximum spacing refers to distance between facilities with the same or higher functional classification. Deviation s from the recommended maximum spacing are subject to approval by the City engineer.” INDUSTRIA AREA STREET SYSTEM GAPS Road 40 is currently the only street within the Heritage Industrial Center. System gaps are present and should be addressed to improve connectivity and provide safe access and mobility to/from and within the Heritage Industrial Center for existing, proposed, and future uses East/West Gaps (northbound/southbound travel) The east-west dimension of the Heritage Industrial Center is approximately 1.8 miles, measured from Oregon Avenue to US 12 at A Street. The City’s maximum arterial spacing is one mile. The established arterials north of A Street (Oregon Avenue and Heritage Boulevard) are spaced approximately 0.8 miles. Heritage Boulevard is also located approximately 0.75 miles from Road 40. Extending Heritage Boulevard southward from the existing terminus at A Street as an arterial roadway would improve access within the industrial area. Further, extending the collectors designated north of A Street (Cedar Avenue and Elm Avenue) into the Heritage Industrial Center would provide additional connectivity and access for northbound/southbound travel. With the planned future extension of Road 40 north of A Street to connect with Lewis Street, consideration may be given to designate the corridor as a collector. North/South Gaps (eastbound/westbound travel) The north-south dimension of the Heritage Industrial Center (measured at Road 40) is approximately one mile between A Street to Sacajawea Park Road. Both A Street and Sacajawea Park Road provide direct access to US 12. A Street is designated as a minor arterial and Sacajawea Park Road is a local street. Based on the City’s recommended street spacing, an east-west collector roadway is needed within the Heritage Industrial Center to connect between Road 40 and the Heritage Boulevard extension to achieve the ½ mile collector spacing. The connection of Heritage Boulevard to Road 40 is necessary to offset widening concerns at other locations and corridors. The location of this collector connection would likely be pushed further south than the midpoint between A Street and Sacajawea Park Road in order to preserve access to the existing rail spur. Additional connections to Road 40 may be precluded due to existing and approved development in the area. If future redevelopment occurs, an additional east-west neighborhood collector connection between A Street and the east-west collector would further improve connectivity in the Heritage Industrial Center. The existing connectivity gaps and approximate locations of future roads to address regional and industrial area gaps are summarized in Figure 3. Page 11 of 25 PASCO HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER • CONNECTIVITY NEEDS • MAY 1 7 , 2022 5 FIGURE 3. APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF CONNECTIONS TO ADDRESS NETWORK GAPS Source: Franklin County GIS, DKS Associates Page 12 of 25 PASCO HERITAGE INDUSTRIAL CENTER • CONNECTIVITY NEEDS • MAY 1 7 , 2022 6 CONNECTIVITY BENEFITS Additional roadway connections within the Heritage Industrial Center would provide several primary benefits: • System Connectivity – The additional roadway network would achieve the recommended system spacing identified in the TSMP. This spacing provides a transportation framework that allows both access to land use and mobility to travelers. The improved connectivity helps reduce out of direction travel and can shorten trips for all modes. • System Redundancy, Reliability, and Safety – Providing the additional streets allows route options for users within the Heritage Industrial Center. Travelers would have viable alternative routes for east-west or north-south travel. Without the additional connections, some locations within the Heritage Industrial Center could have restricted access or reliability in the event of a crash or other travel disruption. For instance, disruptions along A Street west of Road 40 may force travelers to/from Road 40 to access US 12 at A Street or Sacajawea Park Road. Increased diverted vehicles at these locations would increase delay and could contribute to additional safety issues. • Mobility and Travel Delay – The intersection of Road 40 / A Street has planned improvements, including a traffic signal. In-process and proposed development will add significant growth to this intersection, including the northbound left tur n lane. The addition of the internal roadway system will help reduce reliance on this intersection by providing alternative routes. If the connectivity is not provided (specifically the east-west collector connection to Road 40) then additional widening at the intersection would be needed, including potentially dual northbound left turn lanes to serve the heavy traffic movement. To achieve dual northbound left turn lanes at this intersection would require both widening A Street to a 5 -lane section (two receiving westbound lanes) and widening Road 40 approaching A Street to provide dual northbound left turn lanes. The connection of Heritage Boulevard to Road 40 is necessary to offset widening concerns at other locations and corridors. Page 13 of 25 AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council May 18, 2022 TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager City Council Workshop Meeting: 5/23/22 FROM: Jon Funfar, Communications Program Manager Executive SUBJECT: AskPasco App Presentation I. REFERENCE(S): PowerPoint Presentation II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Jon Funfar, Communications Program Manager, will provide an update on the "AskPasco" app. III. FISCAL IMPACT: None IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: research City the selection, and of In several after 2021, early months implemented a service request app/tool called “AskPasco” to enable residents to report on various items such as, code violations, graffiti, traffic concerns, street/road issues, and many other items. This app also links users to the City’s job application portal, utility billing site, news page, and Parks and Recreation information. The attached PowerPoint gives a short history and current statistics of the AskPasco app, and staff will present this information at the Workshop. V. DISCUSSION: Page 14 of 25 Pasco City Council Meeting May 23, 2022Page 15 of 25 AskPasco Page 16 of 25 AskPasco •Resident Engagement Tool •Service Requests •Employment Opportunities (link) •Utility Payments (link) •Parks and Recreation (link) •City News (link)Page 17 of 25 AskPasco •Deployed in January 2021 •Extensive Research •Several different vendors considered •CitySourced/Rock Solid chosen •Support for custom language translation vs. machine onlyPage 18 of 25 AskPasco -Marketing •Website •Pulse •Radio Pulse •Video Pulse •Social Media •Press Release(s) •Utility Bills •Direct MailPage 19 of 25 AskPasco www.pasco-wa.gov/askpascoPage 20 of 25 AskPasco Total Downloads through April 15, 2022Page 21 of 25 AskPasco Total Reports Opened/Closed 2/1/21 –5/1/22Page 22 of 25 AskPasco Total Report Types & Status 2/1/21 –5/1/22Page 23 of 25 AskPasco •Next Steps •Continue to keep response times as low as possible •Continuous marketing •Additional training for new employees/refresher •Additional/modified workflows where neededPage 24 of 25 QUALITY OF LIFE Promote a high-quality of life through quality programs, services and appropriate investment and re- investment in community infrastructure including, but not limited to: • Completion of Transportation System Master Plan and design standard updates to promote greater neighborhood cohesion in new and re-developed neighborhoods through design elements, e.g.; connectivity, walkability, aesthetics, sustainability, and community gathering spaces. • Completion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and development of an implementation strategy to enhance such services equitably across the community. • Completion of the Housing Action and Implementation Plan with a focus on a variety of housing to address the needs of the growing population. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Enhance the long-term viability, value, and service levels of services and programs, including, but not limited to: • Adopting policies and strategic investment standards to assure consistency of long-range planning to include update of impact fees, area fees to specific infrastructure, and SEPA mitigation measures related to new development, e.g.; schools, traffic, parks, and fire. COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Promote a highly functional multi-modal transportation system including, but not limited to: • Application of the adopted Transportation System Master Plan including development of policies, regulations, programs, and projects that provide for greater connectivity, strategic investment, mobility, multi -modal systems, accessibility, efficiency, and safety. COMMUNITY SAFETY Promote proactive approaches for the strategic investment of infrastructure, staffing, and equipment including, but not limited to: • Adoption and develop implementation strategies for Comprehensive Fire Master Plan aimed at maintaining the current Washington State Rating Bureau Class 3 community rating. • Collaboration with regional partners to influence strategies to reduce incidences of homeless by leveraging existing resources such as the newly implemented 0.1% mental health sales tax, use of resource navigator programs, and other efforts. • Development of an implementation strategy for the Comprehensive Police Master Plan to support future service levels of the department to assure sustainability, public safety, officer safety, crime control, and compliance with legislative mandates. ECONOMIC VITALITY Promote and encourage economic vitality including, but not limited to: • Implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan through related actions including zoning code changes, phased sign code update, and development regulations and standards. • Completion of Area Master Plans and environmental analysis complementing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan such as Downtown and Broadmoor Master Plans. • Development of an Economic Development Plan, including revitalization efforts. COMMUNITY IDENTITY Identify opportunities to enhance community identity, cohesion, and image including, but not limited to: • Development of a Community Engagement Plan to evaluate strategies, technologies, and other opportunities to further inclusivity, community engagement, and inter-agency and constituent coordination efforts. • Support of the Arts and Culture Commission in promoting unity and the celebration of diversity through art and culture programs, recognition of significant events or occurrences, and participation/sponsorship of events within the community. Page 25 of 25