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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.08.15 Council Minutes �,�ry �1 � . ��� � � Washin�;t�» MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 15, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was calfed to order at 7:00 PM by Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro Tem. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph Campos, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano Councilmembers absent: Blanche Barajas Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy 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 Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular Workshop held on August 1, 2022 and August 8, 2022 respectively. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $5,096,915.22 ($3,841,727.28 in Check Nos. 249936-250213; $181,495.01 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 836800, 836829- 836830; $31,319.83 in Check Nos. 54009-54043; $1,042,373.10 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30178214-30178816). Page 1 of 8 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 $175,417.70 and, of that amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for collection. Resolution - Bid Award for A Street Sports Complex - Phase 1 To approve Resolution No. 4223, awarding Bid No.21-155 for the A Street Sports Complex project, Phase 1 to Big D's Construction, of Pasco, Washington, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. 2 Resolutions — Project Acceptance for 20th Ave Ped Beacon Project & Industrial Way Retrofit Project To approve Resolution No. 4224, accepting work performed by Ellison Earthworks, LLC., under contract for the 20th Ave Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon project. To approve Resolution No. 4225, accepting work performed by Double J Excavating, Inc., under contract for the North Industrial Way Stormwater& Retrofit project. Resolution - Amendment to the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 Agreement with RH2 (Construction Services) To approve Resolution No. 4226, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment for the Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Expansion Phase 2 project. Resolution—Process Water Reuse Facility(PWRF) Phase 2—Amendment No. 3 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. To approve Resolution No. 4227, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement (PSA} with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Pretreatment Improvements Phase 2: Winter Storage Capacity. Resolution -Amendment No. 2 to the East UGA Expansion Sewer LID No. 152 Agreement with RH2 To approve Resolution No. 4228, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the East Urban Growth Area Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District No. 152 project. Resolution - Setting a Date to Consider a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings for Alford/Cole Annexation (ANX 2022-003) To approve Resolution No. 4229, setting 7:00 PM, September 6, 2022, as the time and date for a public meeting to consider a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings for the Alford/Cole annexation. Page 2 of 8 MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown To approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano ABSENT: Mayor Barajas PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Expressing Appreciation to Rudy Villasenor, Kaden Root and Lonnie Alvarez for Extinguishing a House Fire Mayor Pro Tem Maloney presented letters of appreciation to Rudy Villasenor, Kaden Root and Lonnie Alvarez; and, Fire Chief Gear presented the Pasco Fire Department Challenge Coins to the those individuals for their efforts in containing a residential structure fire. Attendance Awareness Month Proclamation Mayor Pro Tem Maloney read the proclamation for"Attendance Awareness Month" scheduled for September 2022 and then presented the proclamation to United Way Benton & Franklin Counties President & CEO LoAnn Ayers. Dr. Ayers encouraged everyone to support school attendance throughout Pasco and the greater Tri-Cities region. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Zabell and Mr. White provided a brief update regarding the factors Council may consider for policy decisions related to the retail sale of cannabis, as well as the wholesale/growing of cannabis within the Pasco city-limits. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney introduced Aracely Guidry with Well Spoken Interpreting who would provide interpreting services during the public comment period. Jerry Martinez, Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) Executive Director, introduced himself to Council. Doug White, Yakima, WA resident and Congressional District No. 4 Representative candidate, commented on the sense of"community" Pasco residents display. John Penney, Recovery Navigation Program staff, commented on the individuals with addictions within the Pasco downtown area. Page 3 of 8 Shiloh Morgan, Pasco and Spokane Washington resident and owner of Lucky Leaf cannabis retail store located in Spokane, WA, commented on opening a retail cannabis store in Pasco. Veronica Ramirez, downtown Pasco business owner, expressed support for the sale of retail cannabis; however, not in downtown Pasco due to the addicts and homeless population located in the downtown area. Alena Hernandez, downtown Pasco business owner, expressed frustration with the vagrants in the downtown area that are trashing her business perimeter. Lisa Lopez, Pasco resident, expressed frustration with vagrant and garbage issues in the downtown. Ester Romero, downtown Pasco business owner, requested more support for removing vagrants from the downtown area for the safety of the businesses and their patrons. Cindy Hewitt, Pasco resident, commented on homeless individuals trespassing on her property, as well as a field owned by the Burlington Northern railroad. Octavo Rodriguez, local builder, expressed support for new businesses within downtown Pasco to fill the vacant buildings in the area. Edwardo Marcus, Pasco resident, commented on the homelessness within downtown and recommended the City to address the homelessness and individuals with additions. Michelle Pfister, Kennewick resident, expressed support of new businesses in the downtown area, such as retail cannabis. Leo Perales, Pasco resident and Latino Business Association (LBA} member, expressed opposition to retail cannabis in the downtown area. Gaudencio Felipe, downtown Pasco business owner and LBA member, commented on the Pasco homelessness in downtown and opposition to retail cannabis in the downtown area. David Cortinas, downtown Pasco business owner and LBA member, commented on a list of business owners in the downtown Pasco that are against retail cannabis in downtown area. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked that Mr. Cortinas to submif the list of names to City Clerk Barham. Carl Holder, downtown Pasco business owner, expressed support for a retail cannabis store in a building he owns in downtown Pasco. Page 4 of 8 Bunny Dickman, residence unknown, expressed support for Mr. Morgan and his request to open a retail cannabis store in the Pasco downtown area. Steven Bowman, Franklin County resident, commented on the right to speak freely, requested that Council address the issue of retail cannabis and requested that a public comment section be included later in the meetings. David Penn, residence unknown, commented on the recent shootings and requested help and support for the community's youth. Octavio Rodrigues, Kennewick resident, commented on his past drug and alcohol use supports cannabis use and sales. Terri Hendricks, Pasco resident, commented on the Pasco downtown area in the 1970s and compared it today's needs in the downtown area. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ANDlOR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Campos commented on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting he attended recently. Mr. Milne provided an update on the status of a grant to Colima, Mexico and commented on the Colima-Pasco Association (COPA) meeting held recently. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Ordinance -Amending the Pasco Public Facilities District Charter Mr. Ferguson provided a brief update on the proposed amendments to the Pasco Public Facilities District Charter. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 4604, providing for amendment to the Charter of the Pasco Public Facilities District and publishing a Restated Charter, and further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano ABSENT: Mayor Barajas Page 5 of 8 Ordinance - Budget Adjustment - Schlagel Park Boat Launch & Park Improvements Project Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report on for budget amendment for the recently approved bid for the Schlagel MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to adopt Ordinance No. 4605, amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget of the City of Pasco, Washington, by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's Capital Improvement Fund for the completion of the Schlagel Park Boating Facilities Improvement Project, and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano ABSENT: Mayor Barajas Resolution - Notice of Public Hearing Date for LID No. 151 Final Assessment Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvement Projects Manager Serra who provided a brief report on the proposed public hearing for the final assessment roll for the Local Improvement District No. 151. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to approve Resolution No. 4230, fixing a time and place for hearing on the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 151, and directing that notice thereof be given in the manner required by law. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano ABSENT: Mayor Barajas NEW BUSINESS Appointment to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission Mr. Zabell commented the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) noting that Mr. Patel was stepping down from the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission after serving on the Commission for several years. He stated that the Tri-Cities Hotel & Lodging Page 6 of 8 Association recommended the appointment of Jerry Beach, with A-1 Hospitality for the two-year Commission position and Mayor Barajas concurred with the appointment of Mr. Beach. MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne to confirm the appointment of Jerry beach (A-1 Hospitality) to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission for a two-year term commencing on September 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2024. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano ABSENT: Mayor Barajas MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell stated that the retail cannabis discussion will continue at the next Council workshop. Discussion ensued regarding public input related to retail cannabis, the how to and when Council may receive it and if it was appropriate during next week's Workshop when Council and staff would be working through the process and identifying policy issues to consider and provide direction for staff. RECESS Mayor Pro Tem Maloney declared a five-minute recess at 8:45 PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:50 PM for 20 minutes to discuss the following: 1. The consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if likelihood that disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b). 2. The consideration of the minimum offering price for sale or lease of real estate if there's a likelihood that disclosure would decrease the price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c). Mr. Zabell noted the following factors that may influence the price included the timing of the development and the proposed use of the property. 3. Discussion with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The City Manager, Deputy City Manager, the City Attorney and Administrative & Community Services Director were also in attendance at the Executive Session. At 9:10 PM Mayor Pro Tem Maloney announced that the Executive Session would continue for another five minutes. Page 7 of 8 Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called the meeting back to order at 9:15 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this l��day of 5���- �(��, 20�Z..� APPROVED: ATTEST: , ���[G\ � Craig Maloney, ayor Pro Tem Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 8 of 8